Antique Bowl Back Mandolin

By valariehs, 27 January, 2014
Description

This is a Bowl Back Mandolin.

The second picture features an inlaid butterfly made of wood.

measurements are 25" long and the bowl is 5 1/2" deep

8 string

absolutely no markings or labels.

It has to be at least 75 years old

Category
Music and Music Instruments
Medium
rosewood???
Condition
Fair
Date Period
early 20th century?
History
This item belonged to a women who was born in the 1880's.
Price Paid (If known)
it was a gift
For Sale?
No
Photos

Phoenixguy1954

10 years 10 months ago

Bowl Back Mandolin

Back in the 70s some Mandolins were worth tons of cash. Mostly the very Ornate ones demanded a better price.  If you look around on the internet today, prices are sad for Mandolins. Your Mandolin is at the lowest price range. (sorry) Very plain when your talking Mandolins, with no marks or lables you can't say who made it. Again it's very plain. I would take this Mandolin and clean it up, have it restrung and hang it on your wall as a nice display.  

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