Old mandolin on ebay - does it look right?

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Old mandolin on ebay - does it look right? Aug 17, 2015 9:07:31 GMT

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Post by Martin on Aug 17, 2015 9:07:31 GMT

I noticed this mandolin while perusing as I do, and couldn't help but feel intrigued.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mandolin-/291539519189?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

It looks from the front much like an old 'Italian' bowl back mandolin, with obvious signs of age and patina, although granted the headstock isn't typical of that type. Then the sides and back are actually a new-ish looking flame maple, and unexpectedly (at least to me) it was a flat back.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? I'm not interesting in buying, just thought it was unusual.

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Old mandolin on ebay - does it look right?

Post by Martin on Aug 17, 2015 9:07:31 GMT

Post by ocarolan on Aug 17, 2015 9:44:55 GMT

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Post by Martin on Aug 21, 2015 7:16:43 GMT

Post by martinrowe on Aug 21, 2015 9:37:27 GMT

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