Auction: Musical Instruments - 2428Location: BostonDate / Time: October 12, 2008 12:00PM
Description:
American Mandolin, Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, Kalamazoo, c. 1914, Model F-4, unlabeled, 19687 inscribed on interior back, stamped 2252 at the upper block, length of back 12 7/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Surface crackle, abrasions and surface scratches, binding shrinkage on rim of soundhole, tailpiece cover oxidized, missing pickguard and bridge, pickguard mount separate.