Very interesting "one piece-back" antique violin which still has the Baroque style neck in place. Many of the old "Baroque" instruments had their necks either lengthened through a graft, or the angle changed or both. This instrument appears to have the more modern neck angle, but still retains the original shorter length neck which is approximately 6 mm shorter than a modern violin (the neck length from the nut to the top rib is 124 mm). It is not clear if the neck angle was set this way when built or modified later. The length of the back is 350 mm (13.75" and the overall length is 23.0 inches. It has nicely fitted ebony pegs and an ebony tailpiece. One piece back with very unusual figuring in the grain. No cracks on the back. Pegbox is excellent with no cracks and no rebushed pegholes. Pegs operate well. There are two well repaired cracks by the bass side f-hole, both of which have been cleated on the inside and look very solid. The violin is set up with old gut core strings and Aubert bridge. The violin produces a very deep resonant tone, which sounds reminiscent of a viola. For serious playing these strings should be upgraded. This instrument has a somewhat unrefined, yet handmade, look to it. There are obvious tool marks on the scroll and neck heel. No corner blocks. The violin has the "52" written on the inside back by the upper block. I don't know if this was meant to mean 1852, but that is my best guess as to its age. I am willing to send you more photos if you are interested! Good luck!!