Vintage Autoharp  Zimmermann Autoharp Co parts/repair 5 chord 23 strings 1890's

Description

I am offering a Vintage Zimmerman Autoharp for parts/repair. It is labeled "The Favorite. It is a 5 chord 23 string autoharp. There is one broken string and 2 others that were replaced with wire. Wood is worn and chipped along edges. It looks like it was played a lot. The knobs are missing on chord bars. The chord labels are worn but well attached with pins/nails. Below the chord bars, there is a hard decal that gives the notes of each string. And under that, in gold lettering are the words "The Favorite" There are 3 small metal feet on the back. It is approx. 18" long and 10" wide.
There is a label in the sound hole. It is black with gold writing. It is VERY difficult to read. I can make out the words genuine Zimmerman Autoharp, but I can not tell if there is anything else written on it.
Note from another person asking about the sound hole label:
Excellent, now we're talking! Knowing it has the black soundhole label your instrument can be dated to ca 1898-1899. I study these instruments and so your info was really help
I will do my best to answer any questions. Thanks for looking and happy bidding.