10-11-200910-12-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2477Boston
October 11, 2009 12:00 PMCalender
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American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1902, Model 1-42

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$3,437$2,900
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2477Location: BostonDate / Time: October 11, 2009 12:00PM

Description:

American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, 1902, Model 1-42, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA on the center strip and at the back of the peghead, and CF MARTIN & CO, NAZARETH PA, 9467 at the upper block, length of back 18 7/8 in., width of lower bout 13 in., with later case.
Estimate $1,800-2,400

Repaired hairline lower back crack, approx. 7 in., repaired hairline bass side rib crack approx. 5 in., repaired hairline cracks to treble side rib approx. 9 and 5 inches. Replacement oversize ivory bridge, replacement oversize rosewood bridge plate. Initialed inside by Frank Martin. Top possibly French polished, other surfaces original.

Keywords

C.F. Martin & Company, Frank Martin