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Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton
Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton
Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton
Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton
Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton
Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton

Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Sp. Ed. Hudson Fulton

$ 342.67

Availability: 28 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Body Material: Cherry Wood
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Year Manufactured: 1906
  • Motif: nautical musical ornate elaborate harps boat sail
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Length: 24 in
  • MPN: Mandolin
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Production & patent: Patent May 29 1894 produced c 1907-1909
  • Features: Rare special edition Hudson Fulton limited
  • Custom Bundle: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Handmade: No
  • Condition: VERY GOOD CONDITION COMPARE TO THE AGE OF USING
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Handedness: Right Handed
  • Instrument: Zither
  • Experience Level: Advanced
  • Set Includes: No Package
  • Brand: Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer
  • Weight: 7.5 lb
  • Type: Alpine Zither
  • Place of production: 87101 Perry Street, Jersey City, New Jersey USA
  • Bundle Description: Metal
  • Era: Victorian era, early 20th century, turn of century
  • Height: 15 in
  • Color: Red
  • Material: Wood
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Commemorating: 300 anniversary Hudson River 100 steam navigation
  • Size: 4/4
  • Model: 31 string Zither Guitar fretless autoharp
  • For: shabby chic decorating valuable concert playing
  • Finish: Natural

    Description

    Antique Oscar Schmidt Menzenhauer No. 2 Guitar Zither Special Edition Hudson Fulton Model
    EXTREMELY RARE VICTORIAN ERA COLLECTIBLE
    Presented for your consideration is this extremely rare, antique, special edition Hudson-Fulton model, No. 2 fretless guitar zither, produced for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson in 1609, and the 100th anniversary of
    the first successful application of steam to navigation on the Hudson River by Robert Fulton in 1807
    , made in Jersey City, New Jersey, by the fine artisans and craftsmen at Menzenhauer - Oscar Schmidt, c 1907-09.
    Artwork and graphics, specifically designed for this Special Edition Hudson Fulton model is sharp, clear, and colorful, depicting a nautical scene of a ship with large masts on upper left, and graphics around sound hole is stunning and ornate, with two harps at 3 and 9 o'clock positions, and intricate, multicolor designs all around
    Label is present, with 87101 Perry Street, Jersey City, NJ address and Patent date May 29, 1894
    All but one of the 31 strings is present, the one on the far left, and chord graphic is easily readable
    Construction is solid, with a thin hairline crack on front right from sound hole
    There are a few minor cosmetic nicks around some of the edges of the wood, as well as some scuffs on rear and sides, commensurate with age and fine care
    It could use a cleaning and a tuning, as we NEVER clean any of our antiques or collectibles of any sort, as we have found that people are quite particular with respect to their personal preferences regarding cleaning
    We purchased this item from a music store that had closed, along with another Oscar Schmidt zither, and some other rare instruments, including some saxophones and violins
    Please look at all photos as they are an integral part of description
    Paypal only and shipped out from Vancouver, BC CANADA (ZIP CODE: V5X 3R9)