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Antique Zithers

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
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Late 19th Century Antique Zithers

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Pencil

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

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Wood

G. A. Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player, small signed drawingdrawing
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938) A zither player carbon pencil on thin paper 8.5 x 3.3 cm
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1910s Symbolist Antique Zithers

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Carbon Pencil

FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF CARLO X CONSOLLES
Located in Firenze, FI
shape of fantastic creatures. The back also features a graceful zither-shaped profile. These elegant and
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Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Zithers

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Carrara Marble

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
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Early 20th Century Antique Zithers

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Mezzotint

Antique Swiss Music Box
Located in Missouri, MO
PLAYING. Beautiful Antique Swiss Music Box, Inlaid with Guitar, Mandolin, and Zither In Working Condition
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Zithers

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Metal

Antique Swiss Music Box
Antique Swiss Music Box
H 11 in W 23 in D 8.75 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

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Gold, Silver, Copper

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
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Early 19th Century French Other Antique Zithers

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Bronze

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

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Ceramic

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

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Bronze, Other

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
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1870s Antique Zithers

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Wood

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

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Ceramic, Faience

France, circa 1810 -1820 Table Clock with a Handmaid Mercury Gilded Bronze
Located in Milan, IT
of the material life of men. The case of the watch is enclosed in a zither, which is flanked by a
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1810s French Antique Zithers

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Bronze

19th Century, Dance Scene in Ancient Greece signed Johan Raphael Smith
By John Raphael Smith
Located in IT
time clapping his hands. Around the scene, other women observe participants; one holds a zither in her
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Zithers

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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

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Bronze

Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
Cupboard Mathieu Befort Jeune, Paris, France
H 42.33 in W 52.37 in D 17.13 in

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Orange Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Orange Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice orange canvas Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, features Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass lock, clasps as well as all its studs. Beautiful and rich chocolate color all lea...
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Early 1900s French Antique Zithers

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Brass

The death of Demosthenes
Located in PARIS, FR
Jules Joseph LEFEBVRE (Tournan-en-Brie, 1834 – Paris, 1912) The death of Demosthenes Oil on canvas Signed and dedicated lower left 38x46cm Son of Toussaint Martin Lefebvre, a bake...
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Mid-19th Century French School Antique Zithers

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Oil

Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900
Located in Bradenton, FL
Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900, in the form of a wooden cigar box. A nattily dressed black man in top hat sits on the lid with an old-fashioned match box in h...
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Early 20th Century Austrian American Classical Antique Zithers

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Ceramic

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 80 cm suitcase is the largest and the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It features all Louis...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Zithers

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Brass

Los Castillo Turquoise Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Inlay Silver Plate Box
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite silver-plated hinged box adorned with Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise. Crafted by the renowned Los Castillos in Taxco, Mexico. The box features intricate figural ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Zithers

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

Pair of Small Mid-19th Century European Oil Paintings on Panel
Located in Hudson, NY
These bucolic scenes of rural living and farm life probably come from German or Austrian painters and are most likely meant to be a pair, circa 1850-1860. The works are very detailed...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Zithers

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Paint, Wood

Antique 2 French Electro Therapy Devices "Institut Electrotherapy" Dated 1905
Located in London, GB
Of scientific interest two French Electrotherapy devices, both wih plaques to the tops stamped "Institut Electrotherapy, 27 Rue Godot de Mauroy, Paris" Complete with original instru...
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Early 1900s French Antique Zithers

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Other

Footed Blue Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy by Reuge Sainte Croix Sorrento
By Casa Di Sorrento, Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant footed wooden music box in deep blue color with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral gold decor. Handcrafted footed wooden music box in thuya wood hand pai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Zithers

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Fruitwood

French Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting Depicting Pansies, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French framed and signed oil on board still-life painting from the late 19th century featuring pansies. Born in France during the Belle-Époque era in the later years of the 19th ce...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Zithers

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Louis Vuitton Trunk, Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Alzer 80
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This piece of luggage is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. This 80 cm suitcase is the largest and the most luxury one made by Louis Vuitton. It features all Louis...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Zithers

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Brass

Beat and Pieces: A Complete Story of the Beat Generation by F. Pivano Limited Ed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beat Bible. Contains: Beat Books; Beat & Pieces: A Complete Story of the Beat Generation in the Words of Fernanda Pivano with Photographs by Allen Ginsberg 2 volume Books. Beat Gener...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Expressionist Antique Zithers

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Wood, Paper

Spanish Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Decorative Wall Panel with Foliage Motifs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Panel / Headboard in Walnut, Spain, 1940s This architectural wall panel features beautifully handcarved foliage details thorough. To be used as wall decoration or headboard. Te...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Zithers

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Walnut

Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Louis Vuitton 100 cm Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique end of the 19th century genuine and superb Louis Vuitton "Malle Courrier" or steamer trunk, medium size, rare and sought after Tisse' monogram canvas, silver color metal boun...
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1890s French Antique Zithers

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Brass, Steel

Mid 19th C. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting on Canvas Manner of Adolphus Knell
By William Adolphus Knell 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
Manner of William Adolphus Knell (British 1805-1875). Framed maritime oil on canvas. Three-masted square rigger in background, with fishing vessels in foreground. No signature observ...
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Mid-19th Century English Greek Revival Antique Zithers

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mahogany sideboard veneered in cherry wood by Fratelli Tagliabue, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Prestigious and elegant sideboard with mahogany structure and details. Cherrywood veneer with herringbone motif in the central part. Black glass top. The body has rounded sides and i...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Zithers

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Glass, Cherry, Mahogany

Otto Pilny Orientalist Oil on Canvas "The Slave Market" a North African Scene
By Otto Pilny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Otto pilny (Swiss, 1866-1936) orientalist painter - oil on canvas "The Slave Market". Signed and Dated (l/r): Otto Pilny, 1910. Canvas height: 31 1/2 inches (80 cm). Canvas width: 4...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Islamic Antique Zithers

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Giltwood, Canvas

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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

Antique Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
Rare Chinese Zither, China, Late 19th Century
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in
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

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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

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Sterling Silver

English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed).  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Zithers

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Gold

English Victorian Lacquered Zither
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
H 22.5 in W 17 in D 4 in
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
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Zithers

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Brass

Antique Meissen Figure in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Girl, Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen figure in hand-painted porcelain. Girl playing the zither. Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Zithers

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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.
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19th Century Swiss Antique Zithers

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Walnut

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

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Wood

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
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H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 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

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Fir, Pine

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

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Bronze, Enamel

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
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Zithers

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Bronze

19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
19th century, French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
H 33.08 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
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

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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

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Wood

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

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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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zithers

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Bronze

"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
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19th Century Chinese Antique Zithers

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Ink

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
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Zithers

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Canvas

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
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Zithers

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Silk

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

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Wood

Painted Wood Table Zither
Painted Wood Table Zither
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
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
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Zithers

Materials

Tulipwood

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.
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18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Zithers

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Elm

18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
18th Century Chinese Guqin Table
H 29 in W 35 in D 12.5 in
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

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Porcelain

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

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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
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1880s French Antique Zithers

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Bronze, Enamel

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
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Mid-18th Century German Folk Art Antique Zithers

Materials

Wood

German Bride’s Box
German Bride’s Box
H 7 in W 19 in D 11 in
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
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique Zithers

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Handmade Paper, Mulberry Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

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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.