Antique Mandolin - Patent 2272 - Ca. 1902 -1910

Antique Mandolin - Guitar shaped - Patent No. 2272 By his Majesty's Royal Letters - Circa 1902 to 1910 & period music in case. *Search 'Mandolin' on Adverts.ie for more images of the item* Over 115 years old this English mandolin has a mature tone and in excellent playing condition. There is a beautiful colourful picture on the back of a lady playing a tambourine with a paper label inside 'Patent No. 2272 By his Majesty's Royal Letters' which dates it between 1902 and 1910 and as such made in England. This is a real antique piece, great craftmanship and an impressive tone with incredible playability for such an old instrument. The small music case is worn with cloth tape repair to bottom - period music book is grubby. Condition: Very good - some age related scratches - no cracks or splits - firm headstock and fretboard - faux tortoiseshell tailpiece - paper label inside instrument - period music case has been repaired to bottom and has a small brass carry handle - see all images for condition. Mandolin Dimensions: 24 1/2" high x 10 1/4" at widest A lovely antique mandolin which are rarely seen for sale and would be a great addition to any collection of instruments. Can be delivered at buyers expense.