Good Neapolitan mandolin by and labelled Figli Vinaccia fu P...

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£400

Good Neapolitan mandolin by and labelled Figli Vinaccia fu P. le & Nipote C. Munier Fabbricanti di Strumenti Armonio...Napoli S. Maria la Nova, 25-Napoli, anno 1900 with rosewood back, spruce table, mother of pearl inlaid sound hole and faux tortoiseshell scratchplate, within a modern case

*This is the 'Carlo Munier' design model. Munier was a famous Italian mandolinist and was the grandson (or great-nephew) of Pasquale Vinaccia

See 'The Classical Mandolin' by Paul Sparkes, page 31 and 'The Mandolin, a History' by Graham McDonald, page 65

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The table is opening slightly on the join beneath the bridge otherwise the general condition appears good with np other obvious splits, cracks or repairs, straight neck and only slightly worn frets, see images for guidance, personal viewing always advised where possible