Nice sounding violin in great condition with attractive effect on the varnish. The wood has nice figured grain. Made in 1996 by J. E. Vickers, a luthier based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. It is in excellent condition with no splits or cracks, just one tiny cosmetic indentation. I have dropped the bridge and padded the fingerboard ready. Comes with an old but very solid hard case and will be packed well. Please note the internal sound post can pop out of position in the post. If this occurs it is a simple job for a luthier.