Did stainer sign or emboss his violins?

Yes, Jacob Stainer, the renowned 17th-century violin maker from Tyrol, typically signed his violins. His signature often appears on the labels inside the instruments, which include his name and the location of his workshop. However, he did not emboss his violins in the way some later makers did; his craftsmanship was more focused on the quality of the wood and construction than on decorative embellishments.