Hello all, I recently came across this Fratelli Vinaccia bowlback mandolin, and was wondering if any of you out there might want to offer an opinion on its appearance, history, possible value, and anything else that might be of interest. It came with a case that fits it perfectly, although the case has seen better days!
Thanks in advance!
2 foot length
Tag inside clearly says:
F.lli Vinaccia Fu Ple & C.
Fabricanti Di Strumenti Armonici
Formitori della R. Casa d'Italia
Primo Premiq Chicago 1893
Primo Premiq London 1898
Via Guglielao Sanfelice 22 - NAPOLI
Anno 1908
This tag features 3 distinct handwritten signatures, including one that clearly says "Fratelli Vinaccia" right above the handwritten-date of "1908"
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