Rare Antique 1923 Washburn Lyon & Healy Model 1915 Brazilian Rosewood Mandolin
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As shown. See all photos. Passed down through the family. Internet suggests it’s from 1923. As you can see, there are some blemishes and some damage. Instead of me paying to repair and resell, priced to sell as is. Hopefully someone will want! It still plays well, but one string has detached. “Founded in 1864 by George Washburn Lyon and Patrick Joseph Healy.”Original Manufacturer Label on the inside of the Sound Hole: MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE PROVIDING THIS LABEL HAS NOT BEEN MUTILATEDMODEL 1915Highest award world’s Columbian exhibition Chicago 1893 Gold medal diploma Antwerp 189424.5” x 10” x 2.25”“It has a special sound chamber constructed with a solid spruce top with oval sound hole and maple back. Brazilian rosewood back and sides,. Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, bone nut. Partial bowlback construction makes for a lute-like voice with a sweet treble register, blooming bass and mid range.” Perfect for everyday use. excellent materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.
