Rare fractional violin from JTL of France, up for sale. (JTL was a French instrument making company founded in the mid-19th century.) This Compagnon model appears to be from around 1900. It's likely from a time when high-quality materials were still used lavishly. There's a mark on the side panel that looks like something was poked into it, but it doesn't seem to have gone all the way through. It's not a place that would typically experience a lot of stress, but I've applied glue as a precaution. The scratches on the top plate are not cracks, but rather linear scratches. The one-piece back, along with the scroll, has a very nice feel, matching the varnish. 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 I think it's a good choice in terms of resale value when you decide to part with it. This instrument, with its air of refinement honed by time, is perfect for cultivating the sensitivity needed for music. Specialty shops sell them for 300,000 yen or more, and they are listed on Mercari for 130,000 yen or more. It's a great deal price-wise. It will be shipped in a used case. What do you think?