German violin by Johann Georg Meisel, ca. 1775.

A fine old German violin by Johann Georg Meisel, ca. 1775, as indicated by the label. This is a beautiful, low (flat) arched instrument with excellent sound. It is made with certain inspiration of G.B. Guadagnini middle period work. The instrument is in a very fine state of preservation, all original orange varnish on the golden ground is nicely preserved. The length over the back is 35.6 cm.