Used 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 Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Mezzotint
Victor Vasarely - Cithare
By Victor Vasarely
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Victor VASARELY (1908-1997) - Zither
Serigraphy on cardboard with silver background in relief
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1970s Used Zithers
Materials
Paper
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
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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
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Early 19th Century French Other Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver and Enamel Cigarette / Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Japanese ladies playing traditional Japanese instruments, the koto (13 stringed zither) and the shamisen (3
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20th Century Slovenian Used Zithers
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 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 Used Zithers
Materials
Porcelain
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 Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
Composer and Musician Tony Mottola, "Mr. Big, " Author of "Danger"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
` zither score for the 1948 film, `The Third Man`. On 15" x 11" illustration board, probably for the New
Category
1950s Used Zithers
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas
H 50.79 in W 73.63 in D 4.34 in
Johann Strauss & Artie Shaw - Mid Century Modern Abstract
By Clark Blocher
Located in Soquel, CA
of six Viennese waltzes by Johann Strauss II which featured a virtuoso part for zither. The title of
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Used Zithers
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 18.07 in W 16 in D 0.07 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
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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 Used Zithers
Materials
Brass
H 19.3 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Oil
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff & Fils, circa 1880.
The case is inlaid and crossbanded with floral marquetry an...
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1880s Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
Other
Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a three seals made with some stones.
It was made around 1950s.
These seals are coming in one wooden box.
These are all hand curved.
A seal, in an East and Southeast Asian c...
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1950s Asian Showa Used Zithers
Materials
Stone
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Paint, Wood
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
H 37 in W 52 in D 2.5 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 2 in W 19.5 in D 12 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Other
H 9.45 in W 10.04 in D 6.3 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 20.48 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 19.69 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Mahogany
H 58.27 in W 69.69 in D 19.69 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 1.25 in
Hans Zatzka, Austrian Oil on Canvas Titled "Spring Love" Maiden with Cherubs
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Spring Love" depicting a standing young maiden holding a wicker basket filled with fresh flower as she is bei...
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1880s Austrian Belle Époque Used Zithers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 42.5 in W 34.25 in D 5 in
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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 Used Zithers
Zither Musical Instrument, Charm, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Strings, Rare
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Zither Musical Instrument, hand made of 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold stings, Circa 1930's.
Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Used Zithers
Materials
18k Gold
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W 0.44 in L 0.65 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cylinder Musical Box by MJ. Paillard & Co
By M. J. Paillard & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
bronze ormolu handles and features a doublestring, motor, tune in selector and zither attachment. Music
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20th Century American Used Zithers
Materials
Burl, Tulipwood, Walnut, Amboyna
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Gold
Lost City Arts Zither Chair. Large Sets Available
By Lost City Arts
Located in New York, NY
Fashioned after a Paul McCobb classic design, Lost City Arts' Zither chair is now available
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20th Century American Used Zithers
Materials
Iron
Small Mid Century Piero Fornasetti Guitars and Zithers Box
By Fornasetti
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A small Piero Fornasetti box decorated with guitars and zithers
Metal, lithographically printed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Zithers
Materials
Metal
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 Used 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 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 Used 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.
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19th Century Swiss Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Wood
Montebello 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Cetra" Rock Cristal and Diamonds
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
zither. Illuminated by the rock crystal pendant, they are perfect for any occasion.
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Used Zithers
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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 Used Zithers
Materials
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 42 in W 18.5 in D 5 in
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 Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Oil on Canvas Signed Painting of Musician Playing a Guqin, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
([ku`t??i?n; Chinese: ??) is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument of the zither family. It
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20th Century Chinese Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 23 in W 29 in D 2.5 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
Category
1890s American Used 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 Used 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 Used 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
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used 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 Used 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
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Early 1800s Chinese Used 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
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Zithers
Materials
Canvas
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
Category
1890s German Used 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 Used 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 Used Zithers
Materials
Elm
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 Used 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
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1880s French Used Zithers
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Pair of White Plaster and Mirror Zither Form Pockets
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unusual pair of white plaster and mirror zither form pockets
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1940s Used Zithers
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 Used 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
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Mid-19th Century Edo Used 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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Find a variety of used zithers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used zithers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. Used zithers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used zithers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used zithers are appealing in their simplicity, but Fornasetti produced popular used zithers that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Zithers?
Prices for used zithers start at $90 and top out at $3,200 with the average selling for $1,642.
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