10-14-201210-15-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2617BBoston
October 14, 2012 12:00 PMCalender
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American Mandolin, Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, Kalamazoo, 1923, Style F5

Sell one like this
$120,000$100,000
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2617BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 14, 2012 12:00PM

Description:

American Mandolin, Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, Kalamazoo, 1923, Style F5, labeled ...THE GIBSON MASTER MODEL..., STYLE F5 NUMBER 73673..., and ...APPROVED JUNE 13, 1923, and signed ...LLOYD LOAR..., length of body 13 in., with original rectangular case.
Estimate $70,000-90,000

Very good, all parts original. Missing mounting screws for pick guard. No Virzi. There is a slight running of the ink on the loar signature.

Keywords

Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, American Mandolin, LLOYD LOAR, F5