Beautiful Antique Full Size 4/4 Violin – Giovan Paolo Maggini 1695 Label – Double Purfling

A beautiful antique European violin featuring the historic interior label “Giovan Paolo Maggini, Brescia 1695.”

This distinctive instrument was crafted in the celebrated Maggini style, featuring elegant double purfling along both the front and back edges — a characteristic design associated with the famous Italian violin-making tradition of Brescia.

Notable Features:

* Full-size 4/4 violin

* Historic Giovan Paolo Maggini, Brescia 1695 interior label

* Beautiful double purfling on both front and back

* Attractive two-piece figured maple back with natural flame patterns

* Rich amber-brown varnish with beautiful aged patina

* Traditional hand-carved scroll

* Elegant old-world European craftsmanship

Possible Origin & Age:

Based on its construction, appearance, and traditional Maggini-style features, this violin may have originated in Germany, possibly in the Markneukirchen region of Saxony, a historic center of European violin making.

It may date to the late 19th or early 20th century, approximately 1890–1930. The exact maker, age, and country of origin have not been independently authenticated.

The 1695 date is part of the historic-style label and does not represent a verified manufacturing date.

Condition:

This antique violin displays authentic signs of age, including surface wear, scratches, and varnish imperfections consistent with an older instrument.

The violin requires restoration, replacement of missing components, and professional setup before playing. Its playing condition and sound quality have not been tested.

Offered AS-IS, exactly as pictured, for restoration or display.

A wonderful opportunity for collectors, violin enthusiasts, and restoration specialists seeking a distinctive antique Maggini-style instrument with beautiful figured wood, double purfling, and historic European character.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.