Antique Zithers
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Zithers
Materials
Lacquer
Zither Player - Original Pencil Drawing 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Zither Player is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of the XIX Century by an
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Zithers
Materials
Pencil
$268 Sale Price
25% Off
H 12.8 in W 9.85 in D 0.08 in
Decorative Folk Art Zither Made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Decorative Folk Art Zither made of Matchsticks by a Wayfarer
An unusual zither model completely
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
19th century French school painting, after J-F Courtin, "La Joueuse de Cithare"
Located in Paris, FR
composition, a young woman in a white and blue dress, wearing a red feathered hat, sits and plays the zither
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1850s French Antique Zithers
Materials
Canvas
$9,884
H 41.34 in W 52.37 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan. With a modern wood storage box, tomobako.
The
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Zithers
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
$18,000
H 1.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
clock is surmounted by a large statue depicting a young man with a zither. At the top a panoply with
Category
Early 19th Century French Other Antique Zithers
Materials
Bronze
$10,147
H 26.78 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
A Cherished Masterpiece: Victorian Medallion with putti by the Wyon Family
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
and refinement of the Victorian era. One plays the zither while the other accompanies on a tambourine
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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Zithers
Materials
Marble
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.76 in
Large Exceptional Japanese Ceramic Moriage Moon Flask Vase Meiji Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
), hand-chimes, and Zither (a stringed instrument) and other smaller Buddhist symbols. The sided are
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Zithers
Materials
Ceramic
$18,000
H 19.25 in W 15 in D 5 in
Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
) and to the zither Erato (muse of lyrical-amorous poetry). As for the names mentioned, the first refers
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Other
$5,969
H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
eight tunes with arrow and adjustable lyre damper, with handwritten "Tremolo a Zither" play sheet and
Category
1870s Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
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Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Chinese zither or ghzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string musical instrument of the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Pre-Columbian Antique Zithers
Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Located in Woking, GB
scene in three dimensions. Hunter playing zither with dog and family members. By F R Unterberger No 10
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Parcel-Gilt Sterling Silver Centerpiece Tazza by Gorham
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
center bowl banded with a festive array of musical cherubs playing trumpets, harmonicas and zithers
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1870s American Antique Zithers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blue and White Chinoiserie Dish Delft, circa 1680 Oriental Garden Landscape
By Delft
Located in ROSSUM, GE
zither, wrapped in a cover. On the well and flange are six different landscapes and terrace scenes
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Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Zithers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed).
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Zithers
Materials
Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Tulipwood Inlaid and Ebonized Zither Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
lever-cranked, glass-enclosed works with paper zither feature play eight songs, including "The girl left
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Zithers
Materials
Brass
H 9.25 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Girl playing the zither. Late 19th century
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Zithers
Materials
Porcelain
An Antique Black Forest Carving of an Interior By S. Feiner
Located in London, GB
entertained by a musician plucking a zither. Signed by the artist lower right, and set in a walnut ogee frame.
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Zithers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Mezzotint - The Music Lesson
Located in Corsham, GB
how to play a zither while the mother watches. Beautifully presented in a cabinet frame with ornate
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Zithers
Materials
Mezzotint
Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "zitherspielerin" (zither player). carved by ernst or
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey
Located in Roslyn, NY
century.
This Louis XVI clock presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither, it is adorned
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century 3-tier Cabinet from Fujian, China
Located in Singapore, SG
lingzhi, zither, scrolls and various curios, all within a border of carved butterflies and flowers. On the
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers
Materials
Fir, Pine
19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in IT
18th century onwards.
This Louis XVI watch presents a refined bronze chisel. In the shape of a zither
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Regina Disc Music Box with Serpentine Case, circa 1899 & 10 Discs
By Regina Music Box Co.
Located in Milford, NH
with age and use. It has amazing, big sound when playing! It also has a "zither" type feature to change
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1890s American Antique Zithers
Materials
Metal
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Hand-Painted Cabinet with Gilt Court Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
including what seems to be a Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the flute and a third
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
H 74.5 in W 48.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century, Empire Wood Sideboard by H.F. Jansen & Zonen
By H.F. Jansen
Located in IT
, as if they were flying, sound graceful a zither that culminates in the lock. Under the drawers there
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Late 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Cabinet with Gilt Hand-Painted Musical Scenes
Located in Yonkers, NY
possible Guzheng, a plucked zither, while another one is playing the lute, a third a flute and the fourth
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers
Materials
Bronze
H 75 in W 38.5 in D 20.25 in
"Jade Cave on an Immortal's Mountain" Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
-face shelters the opening to a well-protected cave, within which two companions sit, playing the zither
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Zithers
Materials
Ink
Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
conquered the Ming Empire, Kuang Lu committed suicide while embracing a traditional Chinese zither, a weapon
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Zithers
Materials
Silk
19th Century Apollo with Cupid and the Muses Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
with the music of his own zither, similarly sculpted, for example, by Antonio Canova (1811, in the
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Zithers
Materials
Canvas
Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
By Mathieu Béfort
Located in Milano, IT
golden base, where are depicted two pairs of putti sitting on clouds, busy writing and playing the zither
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Painted Wood Table Zither
Located in Paris, FR
Table zither in painted wood. The handle is made of turned blackened wood. The rosette of the
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1890s German Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Swiss Inlaid Walnut Cylinder Zither Music Box with 12 Songs
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-cranked works are enclosed in a glass case. This music box has a paper zither attachment and plays
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Zithers
Materials
Tulipwood
H 6.5 in W 27.75 in D 11.75 in
18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
Located in Chicago, IL
instrument similar to a zither, played horizontally on a table or while seated on the floor.
Category
18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Zithers
Materials
Elm
Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
figure playing the guzheng (plucked zither), with three Geshas in attendance, one holding a lotus blossom
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1780s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Zithers
Materials
Porcelain
Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting of Aristocrats in a Lush Garden, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
group, by young noble women and men who are apparently gathered to sing and play the zither while
Category
19th Century French Antique Zithers
Materials
Canvas
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Scroll Painting "Dragon Lady" Benzaiten, Taisho Period, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
pine needles. The goddess is seated upon a coiled dragon, a single stringed zither in her lap.
The
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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Zithers
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper, Paint
Pair of Orientalist Vases Signed RSA Bellanger
Located in PARIS, FR
painted orientalist water carrier and zither player in four-lobed medallions surrounded by a golden net
Category
1880s French Antique Zithers
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
German Bride’s Box
Located in Great Barrington, MA
“Gredel and Hans make a Bavarian dance,” and a musician with a zither. The couple say, “We want to dance
Category
Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
Kuniyoshi Utagawa, 47 Ronin, Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Ukiyo-e, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
highly skilled in the koto, the Japanese zither, as well as calligraphy. These elegant pass times gained
Category
Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Zithers
Materials
Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut
H 14.06 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
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Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Zithers
Materials
Mahogany
Ethnic Musical Instrument, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ethnic musical instrument is a unique object realized in the half of the 20th century.
Ethnic musical instrument made by craftsmanship with wood and recycled materials.
Mint c...
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1970s Italian Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
Modern Penedo Showcase Bar Cabinet Patagonia Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern inspired Penedo Showcase, Hand-Crafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
The Penedo marble cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes, shaped a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Zithers
Materials
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$55,112 / item
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian)
Morocco
The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
I att...
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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Zithers
Materials
Bone
$17,310 Sale Price
50% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Zithers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Chromatic Double Harp, Pleyel, Lyon & Cie, Paris, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Large double harp with gold-patinated head and neck and carved paw feet on the base. The harp is marked on the neck "Pleyel, Lyion & Cie (Paris). Harp, sysle. Gve Lyon. Brevete. No. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Zithers
Materials
Mahogany
Birdcage Chandelier w/ 2 Rock Crystal Birds Perched Inside W/ Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Birdcage Form Multi Light Chandelier with Two Hand-Carved PInk and Amethyst Rock Crystal Birds Perched on the Inside. The exterior i...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal, Bronze
$14,900
H 22 in Dm 14 in
English Regency Gilt Figural and Ebonized Dital Harp, Maker E. Light, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency gilt stenciled figural and floral ebonized dital harp signed by maker Edward Light. Retailed at Srohl Foley place London, Early 19th century.
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1810s English Regency Antique Zithers
Materials
String, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
$12,800
H 34 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
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1730s European Baroque Antique Zithers
Materials
Paint
$34,762
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Antique Pump Organ NO50 Chicago Cottage Organ Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
19th Century Eastlake Style Walnut Pump Organ by Chicago Organ Company
Gorgeous elaborately carved antique pump organ made by the Chicago
Organ Co.
Black Walnut. Features lamp hol...
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Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Zithers
Materials
Walnut
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle
England, 19th century
The extremely large animal with a nice patina, with some parts professionally restored and...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Zithers
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Zithers
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
$2,029,465
H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in
Chinoiserie Grand Piano From Rogers and Sons London
Located in Berlin, DE
Chinoiserie Grand Piano by Rogers and Sons London
The grand piano was manufactured according to the device number 1930.
The grand piano was sold in 1932 by Harrods London to a lady ...
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1930s Antique Zithers
Materials
Wood
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Zithers
Materials
Other
$233,631 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Zithers
Materials
Brass
$15,220
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
Located in London, GB
Antique Gothic Revival harp by Erard
French, c. 1880
Height 178cm, width 54cm, depth 91cm
Of typical form by the famed instrument maker Érard. With gilt highlights and set on four s...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Zithers
Materials
Brass
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Antique Zithers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique zithers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bronze and metal, all antique zithers available were constructed with great care. Antique zithers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique zithers made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Delft, John Raphael Smith and Mathieu Béfort each produced beautiful antique zithers that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Zithers?
Prices for antique zithers start at $325 and top out at $42,262 with the average selling for $3,401.
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