Auction: Musical Instruments - 2428Location: BostonDate / Time: October 12, 2008 12:00PM
Description:
American Mando-Cello, Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, Kalamazoo, c. 1916, Model K-2, labeled GIBSON MANDO-CELLO STYLE K-2, NUMBER 17149 IS HEREBY GUARANTEED... etc., length of back 18 9/16 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Fine surface crackle throughtout, with more pronounced pattern under pickguard area, surface scratches and abrasions, binding shrinkage at soundhole rim, finish wear to back of neck.