1890S MARTIN 1-21 NATURAL PARLOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Guitars & Guitar CasesRelated Guitars & Guitar Cases
More Items in Guitars & Guitar Cases
View MoreRecommended Musical Instruments
View MoreItem Details
Description
1890S MARTIN 1-21 NATURAL PARLOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, without serial number, six string, spruce top with herringbone inlaid rosette, Brazilian rosewood sides and back with inlaid herringbone purfling, mahogany neck and ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl fret markers, slotted headstock with faint mark to back, marked "C.F. MARTIN & Co / NEW YORK" to back brace and neck block. Together with a later hard-shell case. Two pieces total. C.F. Martin & Co., Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Circa 1892. 37" LOA, 12 5/8" WOA.
Provenance: From a private West Townsend, MA collection.
Provenance: From a private West Townsend, MA collection.
Condition
Very good restored condition with several repairs, expected usage wear and surface scratches, bridge lifting and separating from soundboard, case with some wear, and other imperfections.
Buyer's Premium
- 24%
1890S MARTIN 1-21 NATURAL PARLOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
42 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Mt. Crawford, VA, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP