Antique german lion head violin, around 1880

Antique Lion-Head Violin: Short Portrait

• Well-maintained antique German lion-head violin
• Built around 1880 in Saxony
• The top is made of medium-grained spruce, the back is made of one piece of flamed maple.
• The scroll is in the shape of a typical Saxon lion's head.
• Violin and lion's head are hand-carved.
• Like all of our violins, this “Löwenkopfgeige” is set up and ready to play.
• clear sound, a bit  thin, bright in the upper ranges
• perfectly preserved suitable for collections
• Delivered free of charge, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.