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Description
Circa 1890 Italian 8-string mandolin
Disopyrus pickguard
Fixed bridge
17-fret neck with inlaid mother-of-pearl fret markers
Original brass tuning pegs
Makers label inside reading:
'F. De Mureda
Fabbricante
Di
Strumenti Armoici
27 Vicoletta del Leone
Napoli
Anno 189'
Which translates to:
'F. De Mureda
Manufacturer
From
Harmonic Instruments
27 Vicoletta del Leone
Naples
Year 189'
Comes complete with a later added skillfully handmade treen hard case
A unique and well cared for item, perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 60cm
Length of the body - 30cm
Length of the neck & headstock - 38cm
Width of the body - 20.5cm
Width of the neck - 4.3cm tapering to 2.8cm
Case measures:
Length - 67.5cm
Width - 14cm tapering to 30.5cm
Height with lid - 19cm
Weight with case - 7kg
Weight without case - 608g
Disopyrus pickguard
Fixed bridge
17-fret neck with inlaid mother-of-pearl fret markers
Original brass tuning pegs
Makers label inside reading:
'F. De Mureda
Fabbricante
Di
Strumenti Armoici
27 Vicoletta del Leone
Napoli
Anno 189'
Which translates to:
'F. De Mureda
Manufacturer
From
Harmonic Instruments
27 Vicoletta del Leone
Naples
Year 189'
Comes complete with a later added skillfully handmade treen hard case
A unique and well cared for item, perfect for use or a collector.
Measurements:
Length - 60cm
Length of the body - 30cm
Length of the neck & headstock - 38cm
Width of the body - 20.5cm
Width of the neck - 4.3cm tapering to 2.8cm
Case measures:
Length - 67.5cm
Width - 14cm tapering to 30.5cm
Height with lid - 19cm
Weight with case - 7kg
Weight without case - 608g
