Müller-Schott, who was then at the beginning of his career, later met Shapiro, who offered to sell him the "Saphir" for . Upon first viewing the "Saphir", Müller-Schott recalled feeling "love at first sight", and purchased the instrument with help of a sponsor.
Müller-Schott, an inexperienced musician at the time, encountered Shapiro, who offered to sell him the "Saphir" for a price. Upon first laying eyes on the "Saphir", Müller-Schott felt a strong emotional connection and bought it with help from a patron.