Garnaud - - Mandolin (No reserve price)
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Garnaud early‑20th‑century flat‑back mandolin with a spruce soundboard, rosewood/palissandre sides, brass mechanics with bone buttons, and a brass tailpiece, weighing 580 g and non‑functional/needs restoration.
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Description from the seller
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.
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.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Garnaud
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Non-functioning/ For restoration
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
580 g
Material
Other material (see description), Bone, Brass, Wood
Functional condition
Not tested
