July Gallery Auction
Lot 28926:
Description
This antique stringed instrument is a Ukelin, a hybrid bowed zither that combines characteristics of a violin and a zither. The instrument features a wooden body with a dark black finish and a sunburst-style gradient around the two circular sound holes. The soundboard is equipped with sixteen melody strings positioned beneath sixteen arched wire bow guides, as well as multiple groups of chord strings. A paper instructional decal is affixed to the soundboard, displaying musical notation, numerical guides 1 through 16, and note names including F-DAD, FCAF, DBCG, and ECGC. The reverse of the body is stamped with the serial number 0521. An interior circular stamp or label is visible through the sound hole but the characters are not clearly legible. The lot includes a wooden bow with a frog stamped MADE IN GERMANY.
Length: approximately 27.5 inches. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB352
Condition report:
Fair to poor antique condition. The wooden body exhibits extensive finish loss, scratches, and wear. There are visible cracks and structural separations in the wood, particularly at the edges of the upper and lower bouts. Several strings are missing or broken. The metal hardware, including the tuning pegs and wire guides, shows significant surface oxidation and patina. The instructional decals are yellowed, stained, and show minor loss. The included wooden bow is missing nearly all its hair and shows general age-related wear. The instrument is offered in as-found condition and may require restoration for playability.
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