200 year old violin.  Label says:  H. Koinniny    Stockholm   unno 1809

It was appraised for $1,000 ten years agao.  They said it is a German
style although it was made in Sweeden.  It was common for violin
makers to travel around while learning their craft.  The (y) in
Koinniny could be a (g). Hard to tell for sure.  I need to know what
it is worth and how to go about selling it.

It will help you if you get a current written appraisal of your
instrument. You can find a local luthier or send it to someone like
me, stringfest.com, for that service. Once you've determined your
asking price, your best option for the greatest return is to advertise
it in a local newspaper with the hope of connecting with someone that
can appreciate your old violin. Old violins like yours usually have a
base value of $1000.00 if they are in playable condition. Value beyond
that is determined by age, condition, sound and finding a buyer. You
can also go the ebay route or consignment route with a local violin
shop which will increase your chances of selling but decrease the
money you will receive. Hope this helps. Kyle

do a search for violin dealers or luthiers. they will appraise it for
you for a fee. Value will depend on many factors including the maker,
the quality and especially the condition.They may also be able to help
you find a buyer. Good luck