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A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola
A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola

A Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1921 Stradivarius Copy Viola

$ 173.12

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: A completely solid instrument in good overall condition with cosmetic issues consistent with age and use. Professionally examined just prior to listing, and found to be without structural issue of any kind. Also tested by a noted local violinist and found to be perfectly tune-able and play-able in its current state. This viola is the former property of the Pittsburgh School District and as such has been marked on the back of the main body with a vibrating engraver, but only indented the surface (see image). Other cosmetic shortcomings exist, including what looks to be initials scratched onto the varnish on the back at the waist. Case and bow included. Please see the main text for additional info and study the image gallery to best appreciate.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Exact Year: 1921
  • Bundle Description: Viola, Bow, Case
  • Model: Stradivarius Copie
  • Custom Bundle: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Brand: Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Offering a Heinrich E. Heberlein Jr. Stradivarius copy viola, with original label proclaiming this, plus "Markneukirchen 1921 Germany".
    OVERALL CONDITION, very good: the viola has just been newly & thoroughly examined by an experienced luthier and found to be without structural issue of any kind.
    Recently tuned and successfully test-played by a well-known local violinist.
    COSMETIC ISSUES;
    This instrument was formerly the property of the Pittsburgh School District. As a result, the back's upper bout has the indented labeling seen in the image gallery. It was achieved by use of some sort of ball-tipped (possibly electric) tool which only lightly dented the finish and wood surface without tearing the fibers: witness no loss of varnish at the site.
    Below that labeling, at the waist, the finish shows some initials, lightly, crudely, scratched into the finish, but again, not attacking the wood fibers.
    Beyond the above-mentioned issues: there are a scattering of minor blemishes, typical of a 100 year-old instrument which was for a time in regular use. This includes normal loss of finish on areas where hand contact is heavy, and a few small nicks or dents at edges plus spots of lost varnish.
    MEASUREMENTS:
    Overall length, 26 1/4".
    Width, Upper Bout, 7 3/8".
    Width, Lower Bout, 9 1/8".
    Soundbox Length, 15 3/4"
    Weight As Shown, 1lb,6.8oz (648 grams).
    ALSO INCLUDED:
    1.The hard case seen in the images. It is weathered on the exterior but still very solid and fully functional; it is exceptionally clean and plush inside.
    2. A good bow, of undetermined value. Usable as is, but ideally in need of new hair. It has a Glasser frog.
    SPECIAL NOTE: Seller has documentation attesting to the release of this instrument from the province and ownership of the Pittsburgh School District, available upon request to a new owner.
    Please study the image gallery and review the condition statement and main text to best appreciate.
    Thanks for viewing. Your questions are welcome. Will be shipped, fully insured, by FedEx, with the hard case packed in an well-oversized, protective carton.
    Payment due within 3 days of auction close, or request emergency extension.
    Good Luck Bidding ~ Enjoy