An antique artisan made carved wood mandolin stringed musical instrument, produced early 20th Century, or possibly earlier. Red brown varnished wood with pear-shaped body and bowled back, comprising numerous wood ribs, a wood soundboard, decorative rosette soundholes, plucked gut strings, and a peghead bent back in a curved shape. Decorated to front border and sound hole edge with carved flechette designs, and having delicate botanical inlaid designs to front. No apparent signature. Accompanied by vintage fitted fabric lined leather case. Instrument measures approximately 25" x 7.75" x 6". Case measures approximately 31" x 9.5" x 3.5".

Dimensions: 25 X 7.75 X 6 in.

Condition: Good to fair overall condition having mild age related surface wear. Untested and will likely require tuning, and new strings. Case in fair vintage condition. Estate fresh to the market.

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