Zither; unknown maker; before 1860; MT1996.145.3
Zither
About this objectZither; Alfred Quertier's chorded zither (commonly known as an autoharp). We understand that Alfred brought it with him to New Zealand in 1860.
Maker Date Madebefore 1860
Place Made Medium and Materials
organic, vegetal, wood
processed material, metal
processed material, textile, felt
labels attached depicting chords and notes
Measurements
h 80mm x w 300mm x l 510mm
large
genealogy/personal and family names
Subject and Association Keywords Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object Type Object numberMT1996.145.3
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Hallo!
I have a pretty specific question about this instrument. My chances are low but do you have any clue how this instrument is tuned? My grandfather had one of those types but he died ten years ago and never told anyone how it is tuned exactly. I have a few recordings of austrian christmas songs with it but I could never tell the way it is tuned.
Best regards,
Johanna Steiner