Franz Schwarzer Patented String Holder

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Franz Schwarzer Patented String Holder

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On Oct. 26, 1886, Franz Schwarzer was awarded a patent for his string holder, which he used on his Arion model zithers. Photos and a copy of the awarded patent are attached.
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Schwarzer's patented string holder for Arion model zithers.
Schwarzer's patented string holder for Arion model zithers.
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String holder close-up.
String holder close-up.
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351406_SCHWARZER.pdf
Schwarzer's string holder, patent number 351406.
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