ANTIQUE GUITAR-ZITHER, AUTOHARP

This one is magnificent! Has 24k gold embellishments of leaves and small flowers around entire rim, a gorgeous Art Deco design on the bottom center portion and fret-hole. This antique instrument is all original and in very fine condition. It was made by Menzenhauer & Schmidt Co. from Jersey City, New Jersey U.S.A. The manufacturer's mark states patented May 29, 1894. It has a sticker on the inside stating it is a #2 Zither. It appears to be missing 5 strings. Zither measures approx. 19 1/2" x 12 1/2".  This instument is well over 100 years old and shows some age with small, minor scratches and nicks. Overall, instrument is in very good to excellent antique condition. Comes with tuning key.

The zither is still very playable. A guitar-zither in this condition is also highly collectible. This superb antique instrument would be beautiful to play, to hang on the wall, or to prominently display in a handsome wood and glass cabinet to be enjoyed by future generations.

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