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.