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Antique Menzenhauer & Schmidt Guitar-Zither No 2 features a classic lap harp design with a rich historical patina. Manufactured in Jersey City, NJ, this stringed instrument showcases a wooden body with a gold-tone finish and original internal labeling. The piece retains its tuning pins and several strings, though it shows significant signs of age including wood splitting, finish wear, and personalized markings on the reverse. Ideal as a restoration project for luthiers or as a striking rustic decor piece for collectors of folk music history.
Brand: Menzenhauer & Schmidt
Model: Guitar-Zither No 2
Origin: Jersey City, NJ
Material: Wood, Metal
Color: Gold, Black
Instrument Type: Zither / Lap Harp
Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
Features: Internal Label, Tuning Pins
Design: Asymmetrical Harp Shape
Keywords: Antique Instrument, Folk Music, Luthier Project, Rustic Decor, Americana, Victorian Era, Musical History, Stringed Instrument, Wall Art, Curio, Collectible Harp, Primitive Style, Restoration, Jersey City History