American, probably Pennsylvania, Hammered Dulcimer, early 19th century
$2,200.00
This hammered dulcimer, probably by Busson, has a standard rectangular polychromed wood body with either satin-wood or boxwood stringing and floral marquetry. There are fifty-five hand wrought iron tuning pins, two soundholes with six cut circular designs, and hinged covers over pin-blocks. The five-fold leather bellows have decorative papers, and there are ten natural and nine accidental levers with pearl caps. There are two long brass levers with two brass levers for bass. The base is laquered black with white. Measurements: length: 310mm, lower width: 39″, upper width: 22-5/8″, sides: 13″.
Additional information
| Weight | 20 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 × 22 × 22 in |
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Pennsylvania is an “Origin” state as regards sales tax obligations. Thus, shipments to PA destinations are subject to the Pennsylvania + Philadelphia sales tax of 8%. For shipments to other states we collect sales tax for instruments as required. We recommend that customers check with their state’s Department of Revenue to learn their obligations for reporting and remitting sales tax.
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Returns
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