ZOGBAUM & FAIRCHILD TILTON'S IMPROVED GUITAR: Latter 19th century production, medallion in sound hole reads ''Wm. B. Tilton's Improvement , New York, Zogbaum & Fairchild, New York''. Inlaid sound hole, trim and strip on back. Silvered tail piece with 2 additional medallions, one for Best Guitars Tilton's Patent 1865. Body measure 18'' x 11 5/8'', overall 36 1/4'' long. Sold with the original wood coffin case 38'' x 13 1/2'' x 5 3/4''.

Scratches, signs of play and use, back has begun to separate from rib near base, other restoration required on guitar and case, sold as-is.