Hand made Viola

08 March 2023

Description

Made by Floyd Holly, Vancouver BC Canada in 1961. Original owner, hasn't been played for 50 years. In fine condition, a few nicks in the varnish.

Dimensions

The back is 41 cm.

Acquired from
Other

For sale
Yes

Answered within about 13 hours

By Delia

Mar 09, 11:42 UTC

Fair Market Value

$400 - $600 CAD

Suggested Asking Price $700 CAD

What does this mean?

Hi Lynne,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Did you know that Floyd Holly was the Treasurer of The Violin Makers association of British Columbia?
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Floyd Holly fll-sized viola
made in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1961
With spruce front and tiger maple scroll, neck and back, ebony tuning pegs, fingerboard and frog. Label marked "Floyd Holly, Vancouver BC 1961".
41 cm (16 inches) length of body
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition, a few surface varnish nicks. Value assumes this has good musicality and sound and does not have any repairs or losses.
CAD $400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

Lynne michael Mar 12, 04:34 UTC

Hi Delia,
The label says Floyd Holly, Vancouver BC 1961. It is a full sized viola. I measured the back from the nut end up to where the neck joins the body. It is a standard size. I can send more pictures id you need them.
Thanks - Lynne

Delia Mar 14, 11:13 UTC

Thanks, Lynne, you're all set.

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Hand made Viola

Hi Delia,
The label says Floyd Holly, Vancouver BC 1961. It is a full sized viola. I measured the back from the nut end up to where the neck joins the body. It is a standard size. I can send more pictures id you need them.
Thanks - Lynne

Thanks, Lynne, you're all set.

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

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Hi Delia, The label says Floyd Holly, Vancouver BC 1961. It is a full sized viola. I measured the back from the nut end up to where the neck joins the body. It is a standard size. I can send more pictures id you need them. Thanks - Lynne

Thanks, Lynne, you're all set.

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Hi Delia,
The label says Floyd Holly, Vancouver BC 1961. It is a full sized viola. I measured the back from the nut end up to where the neck joins the body. It is a standard size. I can send more pictures id you need them.
Thanks - Lynne