M & G Casella - - Mandolin - Italy - 1920

High-quality mandolin with artist/manufacturer brand stamp and loose label. Old eight-string mandolin in fine woods, colorfully accented with a decorative border, inlays, and a pearly soundboard depicting a peacock. Condition for its age is genuinely very good, with only minor signs of aging and use. Extremely elaborately crafted, uncleaned; eight strings are on it—may need restringing; low string action; warm tone. Origin: Germany from the well-known Monarchia Music House C. Herrmann Munich 23, Leopoldstr. 62. Brand stamp on the outside of the front. See photos No. 84/86/87. Period: early 20th century. Overall dimensions: about 61 cm long, about 21 cm wide, about 17 cm high. Original case with age-related wear included. Total weight about 1700 g. Value around €450. All solid, nothing wobbly, no chips, no cracks!!

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