Figure - Mandolina en plata - .925 silver, Mahogany
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Miniature mandolin in wood with 925 sterling silver accents, 10.7 cm long, 4 cm wide and 2 cm high, weighing 28 g, dating to 1940–1950 with European origin likely, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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Elegant handmade miniature of a decorative mandolin (or bandurria), made with a wooden body and 925 sterling silver fittings.
The piece features an excellent level of detail: a headstock with multiple tuners, a neck with frets, strings, a soundhole decorated with a pierced rosette, and ornamental silver elements at the lower part of the instrument. The combination of natural wood and silver gives the miniature a very refined look and high artisanal quality.
The metallic elements carry a 925 contrast, indicating sterling silver. The origin appears to be probably European, although the manufacturer could not be identified with certainty.
This is an attractive collectible piece, ideal for collectors of miniature musical instruments, silver decorative objects, or European craftsmanship.
• Type: Miniature mandolin / bandurria
• Origin: Probably Europe
• Period: 20th century
• Materials: Wood and 925 sterling silver
• Contrast: 925
• Length: 10.7 cm
• Width: 4 cm
• Height: 2 cm
• Weight: 28 g
Good overall condition, with light signs of use and small superficial marks in keeping with its age. It retains the strings, the decoration, and the silver fittings. The photographs are part of the lot description.
Elegant handmade miniature of a decorative mandolin (or bandurria), made with a wooden body and 925 sterling silver fittings.
The piece features an excellent level of detail: a headstock with multiple tuners, a neck with frets, strings, a soundhole decorated with a pierced rosette, and ornamental silver elements at the lower part of the instrument. The combination of natural wood and silver gives the miniature a very refined look and high artisanal quality.
The metallic elements carry a 925 contrast, indicating sterling silver. The origin appears to be probably European, although the manufacturer could not be identified with certainty.
This is an attractive collectible piece, ideal for collectors of miniature musical instruments, silver decorative objects, or European craftsmanship.
• Type: Miniature mandolin / bandurria
• Origin: Probably Europe
• Period: 20th century
• Materials: Wood and 925 sterling silver
• Contrast: 925
• Length: 10.7 cm
• Width: 4 cm
• Height: 2 cm
• Weight: 28 g
Good overall condition, with light signs of use and small superficial marks in keeping with its age. It retains the strings, the decoration, and the silver fittings. The photographs are part of the lot description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
28 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Wood type
Mahogany
Number of objects
1
Title
Mandolina en plata
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
10.7 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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