Posted by Kate Seufer on May 19, 2003 at 18:39:37:
I am trying to get into playing the violin, and I got a violin handed down from my great-something or another grandfather. It says on the inside "Josef Guarnerius made in germany" on the inside. I was wondering what the roman numerals "XVIII" or 18 on the part of the frog that touches the bow means. I have no clue. Forgive my stupidity, but please email me back at katt__25@hotmail.com . Thanks!