Meloharp

Alternate name:Fretless zither

Alternate name:Zither, melody strings, curved shape with fanning melody strings

Alternate name:Mandolin zither

Maker: Meloharp Co.

Maker: George Shearer

Date: 1896-1900 ca.

Place Made:United States, North America

Model: Meloharp

Serial No: none

SignedPrinted on paper label: THE / MELOHARP MARK / Registered No. 26, 1895. / Patented Nov. 26, 1895. United States. / " Nov. 26, 1895. " " / " Nov. 26, 1895. Great Britain. / " April 9, 1896. Canada. / Keyboard and Chart Copyright, 1896. / By G. B. Shearer. / Other patents pendng in United States, / Canada, and Foreign Countries.

Markingsnone

Description23 strings
Spruce top. Oval shape with concave recess.

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.

Terms

Mandolin-zither

Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979

Not on view

Object number: 02252