Antique Hammered Dulcimer Zither 1800s Square Head Nails Very Heavy!

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Antique Hammered Dulcimer Zither 1800s
Square Head Nails
Very Heavy!
Item Description
Here is a nice Antique Hammered Dulcimer for your buying consideration.
Would make a great gift or keep for yourself!
A buyer recently selected this item, but never paid.  So, the item is available again for your buying advantage!
Beautiful Antique Hammered Dulcimer or Zither for you collectors/players out here.  Not sure whom the maker was.  The construction of the piece would say that it probably dates to the 1850s to 1880s period.  Cannot see a makers name on the dulcimer (cheesecloth across the 2 sound holes to keep dirt out, so cannot see anything in there).  We would say American made based upon the wood and other materials used, but just our best guess, you be the final judge before acquiring.
There are gold colored numbers on the soundboard on both sides of the taller bridge.  Black paint on the soundboard has flaked or worn off in some places.  Both bridges look intact, no cracks or repairs.
There are 12 clusters of 3 strings each on the dulcimer,so 36 strings in total. Old strings, just like the dulcimer so expect they will need to be replaced.
Beautiful outer frame around the perimeter of the soundboard.  A few of the tacks that hold the soundboard in place are not there.  No playing hammers or tuning wrenches came with this instrument.  All the pins the strings are strung from seem to still be securely in place.  No splits or repairs to the sound board or outer dulcimer frame.  The back board is two pieces of knotty pine wood, some shrinkage splitting to them.
The Antique Hammered Dulcimer is 5" tall, by 50-5/8" across, by 16" wide.
This musical instrument is not represented to be in playing condition.  There will need to be refurbishing done to make this instrument playable again.
Let us know if you have any questions or need additional pictures.
Make sure that this musical instrument meets your needs and requirements before deciding to acquire it.  The item can be returned, there is a 10% restocking fee to do so.
So, please carefully review all the attached pictures,
ask all the questions you have, come see in person or send a friend to see the item on your behalf, prior to deciding to acquire it  Don’t be shy to make an offer, we are always open to reasonable suggestions.
Please check out our other Timeless Tokens store listings as we are regularly adding new items.  We specialize in antique and vintage
artwork, books, collectibles, furniture, musical instruments, paper ephemera, marine/nautical, and clocks.
Thanks for your business. (J15033).
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