Old markings on my wooden violin case

[Kickinback50]

I'm curious.. Any info would be appreciated.  I bought an old violin… and with it came this case… I am curious if anybody could help me out with the markings on the top of the case…possible era ..etc.. it would give me a rough idea of how old my instrument is…?? not out to become a billionaire…lol

 

 

i also have this hard tooI looks like bone in it..?? I am just a curious sort… thanks in advance. Dave

[Wood Butcher]

What you think is a tool, is actually a home made tailpiece for a violin.

[FiddleDoug]

The case is usually not related to the violin. If you want any reasonable chance of identifying the where or when of a violin, you should post a series of high quality pictures following the guidelines at the top of the page.

https://maestronet.com/forum/index.php?/topic/333119-how-to-photograph-an-instrument-for-identifcation-purposes/

[Three13]

The marks on the top are remnants of a handle.

[Ron1]

Appears as though the handle may have have been moved.