Garnaud - - Mandolin (No reserve price)

Old flat-top mandolin (flat/Portuguese style), built in the early 20th century. Signatures / Label: A handwritten or printed label “Garnaud” is visible inside the body. Soundboard: Spruce top with an oval soundhole surrounded by a marqueted rosette. Pickguard (picking plate) inlaid with a mother-of-pearl floral motif. The edge of the top is enhanced by a decorative geometric filet. Ribs and back: Made of rosewood / palissandre with very handsome natural grain. The ribs are pierced with f holes (f-shaped sound holes). Tuners: Original brass tuners with bone or similar material buttons. Tailpiece: Original brass tailpiece attached to the lower rib. Condition Instrument in its original state, ideal for a collector or avid admirer of antique luthiery: Soundboard: There is a superficial crack on the lower part of the top (under the bridge); it remains at the surface and is not deep. Marquetry / Inlays: Some minor losses or wear on the border inlays. Signs of use, patina and time marks in keeping with the instrument’s age. Features & Dimensions Weight: 580 g Overall length: 64 cm Scale length (diapason): 35.5 cm Body length: 32 cm Body width: 22 cm Delivery information Shipping will be tracked and insured. Photos complete the description.

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