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Note:  All items in our store include NO sales tax to our US customers!Here is a nice vintage Viola from the Karl Hermann shop of Markneukirchen area of Germany for your buying consideration. Would make a great gift or keep it for yourself! 
This viola has a label in it that says Andreas Morelli on it. And then handwritten on it is Antonius Stradivari for the model.The pictures do not do justice to the beauty of this viola.  The viola has a one piece soundboard and two piece back.  Some finish loss to the belly most notably on right upper bout.  Nice golden brown stain on the entire viola.  A couple of hairlines that run up from either side of the saddle, the one on the right side meets the f hole.  Appears to have been repaired in the past as not open now.  Nice inlaid wood purfling, f hole, and scroll work.  The corner blocks are in place.  The beaks look good.  The fingerboard has no ridging that would impede string play.  The four tuning pegs are in place.  The soundboard and back are tightly glued to the sides, no separations to report. The sound post is up and in place.  Nice one piece back on this fiddle with beautiful maple "tiger" striping.  The purfling is inlay, not painted on.  The chin rest, nut, and tailpiece come with the violin.   Tuner box has has the tuner peg holes redone sometime in the past.  No cracks to the current tuner peg holes.  Nice looking tuner pegs that match, have a silver metal pin at the end of each of them.   The neck is securely attached to the body of the violin.
The viola is 26" long (660.4mm), by 9-1/16" (228.6mm) across at the lower bout and 7-7/16" (177.8mm) across at the upper bout.  The viola body is 15.75" (400mm) long.The viola comes in an older hard case that shows some wear and tear.  The latches all work and top securely attached to the base.  A make shift handle is still on the case.  There is no viola bow that comes with this viola.  We do have a number of viola/violin bows for sale at any time separately in our store.  There is a William Lewis & Son of Chicago cleaning cloth in the case with the viola.This musical instrument is not represented to be in playing condition.  There will need to be refurbishing done to make this instrument playable again.  Let us know if you have any questions or need additional pictures.The pictures provided both complement and supplement the listing description, so please look at them very closely as well.  With old items, there is no way one can capture all the little imperfections of antique items in words, so the two media are meant to be the full description. Only look at the pics thru a PC or laptop, as the Ebay smart phone and IPad system does not provide you with the ability to zoom in within the pics.Make sure that this musical instrument meets your needs and requirements before deciding to acquire it and you have reached your own opinion as to this violin's maker and authenticity.  The item can be returned, there is a 10% restocking fee to do so.
So, please carefully review all the attached pictures, ask all the questions you have, come see in person or send a friend to see the item on your behalf, prior to deciding to acquire it.  Don’t be shy to make an offer, we are always open to reasonable suggestions.  Strings are in place, you should expect to have to replace them.  The strings and tailpiece will be removed to be able to more safely ship this viola to you.  So, expect some reassembly.   The viola comes with a semi-hard case.  The latches and lock latch on the case work, top attached to base.  See pics for some other items that were in the case that come with the violin as well.
We acquired this viola with an A Schroetter viola bow.  That bow will be made available for sale separately in our store, the listing number will be noted here when we list it.Please check out our other Timeless Tokens store listings as we are regularly adding new items.  We specialize in vintage artwork, books, collectibles, furniture, musical instruments, paper ephemera, marine/nautical, and clocks/watches.  Thanks for your business. (E16033). Payment Policy PayPal is the only form of payment accepted. PayPal allows you to pay via an accepted credit card or a transfer from your bank account.Immediate payment is required for items where the full listing price is paid. When a best offer price is accepted, the sooner payment is made, the sooner your item will be shipped. Once full payment is received, your item will be shipped on the same or next business day (depending on the time of day the purchase is made).  For example, an item paid for on Tuesday will be shipped no later than end of day Wednesday.  An item paid for on Friday will be shipped no later than end of day Monday.  U.S. Federal holidays will impact shipping dates. Shipping Policy Shipping is available to: 48 contiguous U.S. states and Canada. Select countries (disclosed in individual item description). PayPal confirmed addresses only.No APO/FPO delivery.Items will be shipped via USPS or UPS Ground, based on the buyer's preference. Shipped on the same or next business day following receipt of full payment. UPS/USPS tracking number will be provided.Shipping includes the cost of insurance, where applicable. Special shipping requests can be communicated and agreed upon at the time of sale. A separate handling charge may apply to certain items that require additional packaging in order to ensure safe shipping.  Please refer to the individual listings to see if a handling charge applies.If an item is shipped to a country outside of the United States, the buyer is responsible for any brokerage, tariffs, taxes, customs, or other charges imposed by that country.  The seller reserves the right to choose the international  shipping carrier based on shipping method selected at the time of payment.  The seller will not understate the value of any item on customs forms.   If you purchase or win more than one auction in which the items can safely be shipped together, we will send you a combined invoice. Returns Policy Returns are accepted by seller within 30 days of receipt of item by buyer, where an item is not as described.  The Buyer will be assessed a 10% restocking fee should they decide to return this item for whatever the reason.Please note that a restocking fee is charged to to cover costs related to the loss of listing time and other potential sales, plus the amount of care and time that goes into preparing our unique and fragile items for shipping.  In accordance with eBay's Buyer Protection Program, the purchase price plus original shipping cost will be refunded to the buyer once the item has been received by the seller, minus the 10% restocking fee noted. Buyer would pay for the return shipping cost and any applicable insurance cost (item is the buyer's financial responsibility until the item is safely returned to the seller by shipper). Guarantee All items are as described, with any item history, known defects or imperfections disclosed in each listing. Item description and pictures should be carefully reviewed prior to purchase. Any questions or inquiries or any additional pictures should be requested of the seller prior to purchase.  Since one of our most important goals is to provide each buyer with outstanding customer service, we ask that you please contact us to resolve any issues regarding your purchase before leaving feedback and a DSR Star rating.  We will do our best to immediately resolve any concerns/issues you have so that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.   In order to help serve you better, any positive feedback you can provide on your shopping experience would be greatly appreciated! About Us Welcome to Timeless Tokens our online store offer antiques, collectibles, and conventional merchandise for every need and occasion.  Timeless Token represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream ~ to create a business that allows us pursue our passion for finding unique collectibles and everyday items that can be shared with and appreciated by all.   In addition to offering unique, quality products that we hope you’ll enjoy, we also strive to provide outstanding customer service that will encourage you to visit often and trust that your purchase will be treated with special care.   Our listings are updated regularly and centered on items that we know best - vintage artwork, clocks, collectibles, toys/model trains, musical instruments, and decorative boxes. We appreciate your taking the time to visit our store, and hope you will provide us feedback that will enable us to make your shopping experience the best it can be.