An early Mandolin
Labelled Antonio de Raho, 1536, overall length 550mm (21 5/8in) the head and neck each with rustic scenes on ivory panels inset, circular paper rose, for five courses of two strings, the pear shaped back of ivory staves with ebony stringing inset, the neck with similar ebony and ivory decoration, restorations. (1)
Estimate:
£3,000 - 4,000
3,600 - 4,700
JPY 470,000 - 620,000
Category:
Musical Instruments
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