Good bowl back mandolin labelled Trade Chase Mark, with rose...

Estimate

£300 - £500

Good bowl back mandolin labelled Trade Chase Mark, with rosewood bowl back and mother of pearl banded spruce table, stylised geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard, within the original late 19th century hard wooden case.
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**This highly decorative mandolin is believed to be a Washburn Model 78 by Lyon & Healey circa 1890. There are certain characteristics in the inlay and fittings that indicate this maker