Antique German Lion Head Violin Carved Fleur-de-lis Back Coffin Case
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Antique German Lion Head Violin with Carved Fleur-de-lis Back - Coffin Case IncludedUp for sale is a truly remarkable and rare estate find — an antique German Lion Head full-size violin, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. This instrument is full of historical character and unique artistic details, making it an incredible project piece for violin makers, restorers, or collectors.Unique Highlights:Carved Lion Head Scroll: Instead of a traditional scroll, the neck features a beautifully hand-carved lion's head with a detailed mane and open jaws, typical of historic German (Markneukirchen / Klingenthal) craftsmanship.Ornate Engraved Back: The back plate showcases a stunning, highly detailed carved/inlaid geometric Fleur-de-lis / Celtic knot pattern set against a beautiful tiger-flame maple wood backdrop.Authentic Coffin Case: Comes inside its original old-world black wooden "coffin" style case lined with rich red felt cloth.Product Details:Type: Full-size Acoustic Violin / FiddleEstimated Era: Late 1800s - Early 1900sOrigin: Germany / Central EuropeAccessories: Original wood coffin case (comes with a small bag of loose hardware/hinge parts). No bow included.Detailed Condition Notes (Luthier Project / Sold As-Is):Cosmetic: The body is structurally solid on the front face but shows decades of honest patina, heavy varnish wear, scuffs, surface scratches, and ground-in dust from long-term storage.Setup & Hardware: The strings are broken/loose. The tuning pegs and decorated tailpiece are included but the bridge is missing.Case: The historic wooden coffin case is heavily weathered with edge scuffs and rust on metal elements. Some small hardware parts have come detached and are stored in the included plastic bag.Testing: This instrument has not been cleaned, re-strung, or tested for playability. It is sold strictly AS-IS / FOR REPAIR OR DISPLAY.1209
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