Garnaud - - Mandolin (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Antique flat-back mandolin (flat/Portuguese style), made in the early 20th century.
Signatures / Label: A handwritten or printed “Garnaud” label is visible inside the body.
Soundboard: Spruce top with an oval soundhole surrounded by an inlaid rosette. Inlaid pickguard with a floral mother-of-pearl design. The edge of the top is enhanced with decorative geometric purfling.
Sides and back: Made of rosewood featuring very attractive natural grain. The sides have openwork “f”-shaped soundholes.
Tuners: Original brass tuners with bone or similar-material buttons.
Tailpiece: Original brass tailpiece attached to the lower side.
Condition
Instrument in as-found condition, ideal for a collector or an enthusiast of antique stringed instruments:
Soundboard: A superficial crack is present on the lower part of the top (below the bridge); it remains on the surface and is not deep.
Inlay / Purfling: A few minor losses or signs of wear on the edge purfling.
Signs of use, patina, and age-related marks consistent with the instrument’s age.
Specifications & Dimensions
Weight: 580 g
Overall length: 64 cm
Scale length: 35.5 cm
Body length: 32 cm
Body width: 22 cm
Shipping information
Shipping will be tracked and protected.
The photos supplement the description.
Antique flat-back mandolin (flat/Portuguese style), made in the early 20th century.
Signatures / Label: A handwritten or printed “Garnaud” label is visible inside the body.
Soundboard: Spruce top with an oval soundhole surrounded by an inlaid rosette. Inlaid pickguard with a floral mother-of-pearl design. The edge of the top is enhanced with decorative geometric purfling.
Sides and back: Made of rosewood featuring very attractive natural grain. The sides have openwork “f”-shaped soundholes.
Tuners: Original brass tuners with bone or similar-material buttons.
Tailpiece: Original brass tailpiece attached to the lower side.
Condition
Instrument in as-found condition, ideal for a collector or an enthusiast of antique stringed instruments:
Soundboard: A superficial crack is present on the lower part of the top (below the bridge); it remains on the surface and is not deep.
Inlay / Purfling: A few minor losses or signs of wear on the edge purfling.
Signs of use, patina, and age-related marks consistent with the instrument’s age.
Specifications & Dimensions
Weight: 580 g
Overall length: 64 cm
Scale length: 35.5 cm
Body length: 32 cm
Body width: 22 cm
Shipping information
Shipping will be tracked and protected.
The photos supplement 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
