German high grade workshop violin 1870-1880

Description

Purchased this great violin in late April from J.R. Judd Violins in Williamsport PA. I have been playing guitar for over 20 years and thought that I would be the next Paganini. I played it about 5 times and then forgot about it because I am so preoccupied with playing guitar. No point in keeping it around.
Violin made in Dresden circa 1870-1880: this is the description from the certicate that came with the violin:
“The violin has been restored and Features all new bush peg holes, new ebony pegs, Despaiu grade A bridge, Ebony tail, chin rest, and button. The instrument was purchased by Clarence E. Steere who owned a group of music stores in and around Worchester Massachusetts. I’m certain steeres music stores had fine violins because Clarence played and restored violins himself. He was a string repair man, violinist, store owner,singer in his churches choir, orchestra director, and also known as a piano tuner for the entire Worchester area . steeres stores operated from 1869 to 1920 and one of the store labels is still inside the violin.
The sound of the violin is a wow! The tone is a dark and rich bass in the G&D strings even in the upper fifth sixth and seventh positions. The instrument sings. The treble matches the baseball with a sweetness and clarity that does not disappoint. A player will not be able to put this violin down. If we knew who the actual maker of this German violin was the instrument would sell for twice the price this violin is a gem, ready for a serious player and good to go for another 100 years.”
Comes with NEW Bobelock case worth 200$( Bows not included). I will make a copy of the certificate for the person who buys the violin so you can have references and records for insurance purposes. I paid 3500$ for this violin. My loss is your gain.