AMERICAN GUITAR* BY C. F. MARTIN & CO

AMERICAN GUITAR*

BY C. F. MARTIN & CO

NAZARETH, CIRCA 1850's

'C.F. MARTIN/ NEW YORK' impressed to the interior and back of headstock, Jerome bone tuning keys, intricate rings of parquetry around the soundhole and along the back seam, and string inlay around the front edges of the sound box, comes with a coffin hard case. Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and an ivory saddle.

95cm long

OTHER NOTES:

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: coffin case worn overall with faults and losses. Scratches overall consistent with age and use. scratches to verso of fingerboard. slight bowing to neck.

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