FRENCH BOWL-BACK MANDOLIN* CIRCA 1850

FRENCH BOWL-BACK MANDOLIN*

CIRCA 1850

The typical bowl-back stylistically crafted in alternating panels of wood. Fine parquetry inlay around sound hole, with an ebonised fingerboard and headstock. Contains Brazilian rosewood.

58cm long

OTHER NOTES:

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The Director

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GPO Box 787

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Condition:

Condition: Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use. some bowing to neck. frets and strings oxidized. missing two friction tuners, missing strings, delamination to back seams. scratches overall.

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