The instrument came into the collection in 1992. It was kept in storage because some of the restoration problems were at that time beyond our abilities. Apart form the usual problems like woodworm in the case, a warped tail and brittle glue joints everywhere, the Ehlers had the additional problem of the yoke that had become partly detached from the pinblock. Besides, which is often the case, the pinblock itself was warped. The challenge was how to repair the pinblock without ruining the painting. It was eventually taken out, and by removing a small slice of wood from underneath, the removal of the yoke with the painting was possible. All the ornaments and the elaborate legs had to be carefully restored.