Offered is a vintage HOPF violin with two bows of which one is grain painted (red & black). The violin has a one piece tiger maple back, no structural cracks or breaks. Inside and outside of back is stamped HOPF. In desperate need of a re-finishing! Case is a wooden coffin type with a nasty break in the top (shown). 23” maximum length and 8” wide at largest point. This assembly is estate and attic fresh, complete with dirt and grime as found! Please note there are additional pictures after the decription. -------Please read the following before offerding-------1, SHIPPING IS A GUESS, SO PLEASE DON’T PAY UNTIL I SEND THE INVOICE!!!!! We only charge shipping and insurance charges as outlined by the perspective carriers, NO additional charges are added. Insurance is required and will be included in the final invoice at actual cost. Because of ’s recent changes, it is NOT POSSIBLE to put firm insurance fees until after the sale. The ultimate insurance cost will depend on the hammer price so disregard any automated invoices that arrive at sales end. PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR INVOICE WHICH WILL BE SENT AFTER HAMMER PRICE AND SHIPPING LOCATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.2, All payments must be received within 3 days of sale close. Any form of legal tender is accepted as payment along with credit card payments via Paypal.3, We will generally ship (into the shipping system) within 1-2 days of payment receipt via Paypal along with a confirmed address. Non-guaranteed funds could take longer. Plus, if we have materially erred in the description we will be happy to discuss a return or partial refund (within 48 hours of item receipt), otherwise all sales are final.4, We welcome any and all international buyers, but please take note: we do not falsify customs declarations or invoices under any circumstances.5, Thanks to all of our buyers and buyers (previous and future), you are our lifeline to a successful business and that is appreciated!!!!