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