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Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed
Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed

Rare Antique Robert Fletcher Ltd. Ed. 3 String Wooden Dulcimer #3 of 86 Signed

$ 52.27

Availability: 61 in stock
  • Type: Appalachian Dulcimer
  • Brand: Robert Fletcher
  • Condition: Please read full description.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Finish: Natural
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Instrument: Dulcimer

    Description

    From an estate sale in Florida.
    Up for bidding is a very rare limited edition Robert Fletcher 3 string wood dulcimer.  The wood itself is in very good condition.  The Robert L. Fletcher stamp and edition number is inside.  There are a few issues with this dulcimer which I will try to explain (I have no expertise with this type of instrument).  There was only one owner of this Dulcimer and he purchased it directly from Robert L. Fletcher in the 1970s.  He was learning how to play the Dulcimer and placed small pieces of taped numbers as shown in the pictures.  I have not tried to remove these as I am not sure how it would affect the wood.  Second issue, this Dulcimer is missing a string and obviously will need to be restrung.  I was told it had been carefully stored over the decades in a climate controlled environment in order to protect the wood.  The string pegs seem to turn smoothly.  I have carefully examined the wood throughout, along with the string pegs, and I see no cracks or chips.  The overall length is 38".  The width when measured at the widest point is 6 1/4".  When placed on its back, the Dulcimer measures 3 1/2" tall.
    I found an interesting article about Robert Fletcher although I am sure fans of the Dulcimer are already quite familiar with Robert L. Fletcher.  It is from the July - September 1993 issue of Dulcimer Players News (pages 22-23).  It is an interview with Fletcher.
    1993-03, Dulcimer Players News Vol. 19 No. 3 by Dulcimer Players News - issuu
    The interior of the Dulcimer is stamped with the Fletcher stamp which reads:
    3 / 86 (in Robert Fletcher's handwriting) and then in the top right corner "90" (also in his handwriting)
    Appalachian Mountains Dulcimers
    Handcrafted By
    Robert L. Fletcher
    Then in the bottom left hand corner, the following:
    November - April
    6329 Lyons St.
    Orlando, FL 32807
    (305) 277-5772
    And in the bottom right hand corner, the following:
    May - October
    Rt. 2 Box 648
    West Jefferson, NC 28694
    (819) 877-4172
    If you would more pictures please message me and I will try to provide them as quickly as possible.  I will also ensure any questions asked about this Dulcimer get copied into this listing.
    This Dulcimer will s
    hip via Fed Ex Ground only due to size and weight of box.  Sorry no shipping to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico.
    We pack all our items with the utmost care to ensure their safe arrival to their destination.  Please see our other items for sale - we specialize in unique and hard to find pieces.
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