Vintage BRUNO & SON Mandolin "The Vernon" New York - Eight String - Used A-Type.  

This beautiful piece of history was found in my grandpa's trunk under his bed, and had been there for many years. The mandolin is in very good shape with a few wear marks. 

The tuners are original and were patented in 1919 by the Stromberg Voisenet company they are recessed in the carved head stock. Interior tag reads  BRUNO & SON, NEW YORK. 

Piece measures approximately 23-1/2 inches long 9" inches wide 3 inches deep.

The head stock is carved Brazilian rosewood. The tuners are recessed and working. The neck is straight. The nut is original. The frets are with a little wear but do need refurbishing . 

The front body has a bent (canted) solid spruce top (canted tops were common during this period) has a few dings and line where the bridge was originally set. The tailpiece is original.

No cracks or repairs are evident on this mandolin. The case is original but damaged and needs major repair.  

THIE IS A PRICLESS TREASORE INSTRUMENT FOR A COLLECTOR MUSICIAN!