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.