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Objekt 16

Bowed Zither (Violin-melodeon)

Object description

Georg Tiefenbrunner (1812–1880)

Munich, 3rd quarter of 19th c.

Georg Tiefenbrunner /

in Munchen, Petersplatz No: 8/1.

(two identica l papers , back inside);

G. Tiefenbrunner/ Munchen (engraving, cover tuning mechanism);

G. Tiefenbrunner / Petersplatz 8 / Munchen

(Stamped insignia, fingerboard)

Spruce (belly); maple (body, ribs); red-brown varnish

Body similar to a viol; wing-shaped peg-box with tuning mechanism 29 frets; four strings

L. 468 mm; H. 25 mm; vibrating strings 392 mm

Purchase

lnv. 1916.250.

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