Antique French Violin - PETRUS et HIPOLITUS SILVESTRE: 1829

Antique French 4/4 violin, the old label in the body reads:
Petrus et Hipolitus Fratres SILVESTRE  fecerunt LUGDUNI . anno 1829   No ...

+ full size 4/4 violin, overall length ~597mm (23.5inches), body length ~359mm (~14inches)
+ color is clear chestnut, or deep reddish brown
+ no crack, in a very good condition considering the age
+ ready to play, set up with old strings (need new strings, not included), sound post is at the right spot
+ includes a pernambouc wood bow
+ includes a violin case for protection

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