A RARE AMERICAN STYLE E MANDOLIN* BY C. F MARTIN & CO.
A RARE AMERICAN STYLE E MANDOLIN*
BY C. F MARTIN & CO.
SERIAL NUMBER 11689, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1923
The body crafted from Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. Finely inlaid with herringbone decoration to back of instrument. Ivory trim and tuning pegs.
62cm long
OTHER NOTES:
Only 62 of these models were made over the span of 15 years.
Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index.html or may be requested from:
The Director
International Wildlife Trade
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Condition:
Condition: Stamped 11689 and makers mark to interior
Scratches in places, wear to tailpiece with loss of patina. Wear to body particularly beneath the bridge. Makers stamp to verso of headstock.
Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use. some bowing to neck. frets and strings oxidized.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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A RARE AMERICAN STYLE E MANDOLIN*
BY C. F MARTIN & CO.
SERIAL NUMBER 11689, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1923
The body crafted from Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood. Finely inlaid with herringbone decoration to back of instrument. Ivory trim and tuning pegs.
62cm long
OTHER NOTES:
Only 62 of these models were made over the span of 15 years.
Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index.html or may be requested from:
The Director
International Wildlife Trade
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Condition:
Condition: Stamped 11689 and makers mark to interior
Scratches in places, wear to tailpiece with loss of patina. Wear to body particularly beneath the bridge. Makers stamp to verso of headstock.
Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use. some bowing to neck. frets and strings oxidized.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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