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    During the 1920s there were a number of oval hole mandolins:

    The A-Jr which was part of a "junior" range of instruments.
    The Style A
    The Style A-2
    The Style A-2x
    The Style A-3
    The Style A-4
    The Style F-2
    The Style F-4

    The F style mandolins had a scroll and two points on the right hand side of the body. It is very easy to get confused by such a range. There may not be an impressed mark on your case. My corduroy case for a mandolin does not have one but I think it was made by "Bull's Head" as it has many similarities to those that are impressed. I imagine sometimes the impression was not made very well and has just disappeared with time! Good luck with your instrument- it looks to be a very nice mandolin.

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    Your Ceccherini (Italian for snipers and pronounced checkereenie) is a nice instrument too, although worth a lot less than the Gibson. There were many Neapolitan-made mandolins imported in the early 1900s and Ceccherini was one of the few high quality makers to export them, in most cases through London-based dealers. Yours looks to be well preserved although it should really be looked at by a luthier to check for any repairs that may be needed and to have new light-gauge strings installed.
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    Default Re: Can you tell about this mandolin please?

    Quote Originally Posted by Anglocelt View Post
    Your Ceccherini (Italian for snipers and pronounced checkereenie) is a nice instrument too, although worth a lot less than the Gibson. There were many Neapolitan-made mandolins imported in the early 1900s and Ceccherini was one of the few high quality makers to export them, in most cases through London-based dealers. Yours looks to be well preserved although it should really be looked at by a luthier to check for any repairs that may be needed and to have new light-gauge strings installed.
    I agree with Anglocelt that your Ceccherini is a decent Italian bowlback, probably one of the better midgrade brands imported into the UK around the turn of the 19th-20th centuries. There seems to be some odd wear on the back of the neck. Also the bridge is not original. I have a slightly fancier model and often you will find these with an added internal soundboard. Yours is much simpler but still could be a decent playing instrument. As Anglocelt say string with very light strings but also have it checked out by a competent luthier. Let us know where you are located and perhaps someone can recommend someone.
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