Gibson Mandolin
08 October 2021
Description

A-4 #19234 about 70 years old used - has a hole in front and on side probably from an attachment which is no longer there

Provenance

My father-in-law played it until the day he died

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Oct 10, 13:08 UTC
Fair Market Value
$700 - $1,000 USD
Suggested Asking Price $1,000 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Candida,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
If you'd like for your appraisal to include dimensions, which is customary, please forward in the comments section - at your convenience - the length and I'll update this ASAP.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Gibson A-4 paddle head Mandolin
circa 1950
Serial number inside hole "63154". The brass tailpiece engraved "The Gibson", the eight ivory tuning pegs with mother-of-pearl inlay
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: lacking thumbwheel
PROVENANCE: inherited from father-in-law
$700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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