※ Includes a bow from Ary France. This is a rare fractional violin from JTL, France. (JTL was a French instrument making company founded in the mid-19th century.) The "compagnon" model appears to be from around 1900. It's likely from a time when high-quality materials were still used generously. There is a puncture-like scratch on the side plate, but it has been repaired by a professional repairman. The scratch on the left f-hole of the top plate is not a crack, but a scratch. The one-piece back, along with the scroll and the varnish, creates a very nice atmosphere. The bridge, sound post, neck angle, etc. are all in good condition, ready to play immediately. Since it's a fractional size, it will eventually be outgrown, but it's a popular French violin, and it's a good choice in terms of resale value when you decide to sell it. This instrument, with its air of refinement honed by time, is perfect for cultivating the sensitivity necessary for music. It seems to be listed for 300,000 yen or more at specialty stores, and 130,000 yen or more on Mercari. Includes a bow from Ary France. It will be shipped in a used case. How about it?