$830
American Mandola, Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Company, Kalamazoo, c. 1915, Model H2, labeled GIBSON MANDOLA NUMBER 55401 STYLE H2, IS HEREBY, GUARANTEED..., etc., length of back 15 in., with case. Two large top cracks to treble side. Surface scratches and abrasions. Next straight, though there is a small 'hump"in the bass side of the fingerboard at the 12th fret. Otherwise, fingerboard is in good condition, little fret wear. Fine crackle in finish. Bridge, extra tailpiece and extra endpin in case. Case in good condition.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-05-03