Johann Heinrich Schult was born in Bliebensdorf in 1866 and died in Lübeck in 1949. He was a student of Otto Schünemann, and after working as an assistant in Rostock, Hamburg, and elsewhere, he settled in Lübeck in 1896 as a violin maker, where his unusual skill quickly earned him a wide clientele.He was equally capable in building new instruments and restoring old ones, worked with excellent aged tonewoods, and had a strong command of varnishing. He made all the parts of his instruments himself and was distinguished by his exceptional care and attention to detail. That title on the stamp — Hof-Geigenbauer — means "Court Violin Maker," a prestigious honorific designation granted by royalty or nobility, indicating he had an official appointment to a royal or ducal court. It's a meaningful credential, not just a marketing term. The circular stamp with the cross and "JHS" is his maker's mark — essentially his brand logo. 4/4, used, on consignment This is a consignment instrument. Please see my policies on Consignment Cellos before purchasing. Set-up: Knilling Ebony Geared pegs Magnacore C & G Larsen Solo A & D Belgium Bridge by L. West Akusticus tailpiece 10mm New Harmony Solid Carbon Endpin
