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DHV:
1608
Tourin ID:
Size:
Treble
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Maker:
D
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Current Location:
Glenfarriff
Oberwil
No. of Strings:
6
Collection:
Private Collection
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Private Owner:
Yes
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Information
Source:
Owner to TGM, 2/12
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Comments:
Had been converted to a 5-string viola da braccio. Played by former owner in K. Ruhland’s Cappella Antiqua München; Ruhland thought it resembled similar instruments by Höss. Restored by Hagen Schiffler to 6-string treble viol; date probably c. 1700.
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