I know nothing about musical instruments. I know vintage watches and clocks so when I saw this I knew it was not a toy, has been played many years, well taken care of and is in great condition for being over 100 years old. It has even wear, no damage, no cracks and is very tight. It is sadly missing a key winder and of course the strings and pins or whatever they call them. The case is worn but it too is very solid. Ask any questions or request more pix of a certain area. If returned it Must be in its same condition and sent Fed Ex