A good German violin from Markneukirchen bearing the label "Reproduction of Antonius Stradivarius / Jos. Bartoni / Germany USSR Occupied". The two-piece back is of irregular broad flame, the table of spruce of fine grain widening to the flanks. The varnish is of a red-brown color on a golden base. The end of the fingerboard is stamped "1098". Back length is 356 mm. The violin dates from 1945-1953, and has come to us in fine original condition, without cracks or damage of any kind. Weight, without chinrest, is 446 g. Length is 357 mm.