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Box zither

Fretless Box Zither with crossed / skewed strings. Made by Alwn Eichler, Berlin, c.1892-1912. Black edge and fretwork with gold decoration around the hole. Label with notes down one side

  • Date:
    1892–1912
  • Maker:
    Eichler, Alwin [Person]
  • Collection:
    Milton Keynes Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Berlin (Timezone: Europe/Berlin)
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  • Decorative elements:Black edge and fretwork with gold decoration around the hole.
  • Inscriptions:Paper label inside: A. Eichler, Berlin / Alexandrinen-Strasse 110, / Messpalastrass / New York, 33 First St. / Deutsch Reichs Patent No. 60200, 63702 / D.R.P. 112000, Label, Inside
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  • Repository:Milton Keynes Museum
  • Measurements:415 x 660 mm