Italian "thick belly,” mandoline of Ermelina Silvestri of Catania, presumably 1930- 1940, the instrument is playable, though it lacks two strings. Included are a loose a string, a plectrum and a cotton cover, see picture. Fabrica Strumenti Musicali Artistici Ermelinda Silverstri Ditta Fondata Nel 1891 Italia Catania The second instrument is, given the construction, presumably built by Ermelinda Silvestri, this mandolin also misses two strings and a wood lamel is loose at the rear - see photos. Size Length: 60 cm Condition: good, see pictures, they are complementary to, and are an integral part of the lot description. This lot is packaged well and shipped quickly.