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Antique Mandolin

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This mandolin belonged to either my grandfather or my great grandfather.  There is no manufacturer label on it.  On the bottom of the footplate it says Pat'd Oct 6 86, which would have to mean 1886.  One screw is missing for a string, one string is broken, and one string is missing.  The wood is in excellent shape.  I am interested in obtaining an approximate value, but not for sale. Also any information about who could have possibly manufactured it.  Thank you.

Category Music and Music Instruments
Medium Wood (rosewood?)
Distinguishing marks Pat'd Oct 86 (1886)
Condition Excellent
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