This is a petite violin from the very best period of Mittenwald violin making.  Joseph was the son of the slightly more famous Sebastian Klotz.  This instrument has a sweet but powerful tone, surprising only because of its 351mm length.  The violin has a solidly repaired crack in the back, which is guaranteed for life, and which has brought the price down by 50%.  The chocolate-brown varnish has been applied over a golden ground, giving this violin a very attractive appearance.