A Neapolitan Mandolin by Antonius Vinaccia, 1788
Labelled Antonius Vinaccia Fecit An 1788 in Via Constantino Neapolini with intricate mother of pearl, tortoiseshell and golden decoration, the tuning pegs of ivory with colour inlay, the fluted back with alternate narrow tortoiseshell bands, in lined and fitted oak case, with A Neapolitan Mandolin by Cav Gio De Meglio & Figlio 1903
Labelled Napoli Rettifilo 248 (Palazzo Propris)- Napoli anno 1903 Mod.1 N. 12232 Cav.Giov.De Meglio & Figo Vinc.de Meglio Successore Casa Fondata 1800 Fabbrica di Mandolini Privativa tastiera di Cristallo Medaglio d'oro e di Argento Napoli 1890 e 1901 and over signed with pear shaped back, in hard white case. (2)