Music and instruments
Vintage Bowlback Mandolin - American Conservatory by Lyon and Healy
- Item Number
- 309
- Estimated Value
- 450 USD
- Sold
- 260 USD to pvmoore
- Number of Bids
- 9 - Bid History
Item Description
Lyon & Healey produced mandolins with both American Conservatory and Washburn labels, in Chicago between the late 1800's and the 1920's.
This neopolitan-style mandolin is from the late 1800's. It has a Brazilian rosewood bowlback and fretboard, spruce top, and a beautiful ivory-inlayed tortoise shell pickguard.
The neck is straight and solid: there is no separation at all between the neck and body. There are two very small cracks in the fretboard, but they run lengthwise and are not deep enough to affect the playability. There are also two small cracks near the tailpiece end of the head. Again, they are not deep and do not impact playability. There are also a few light scratches, as shown.
This mandolin is well-preserved, considering it is more than 100 years old. The resonance from the old wood is amazing.
Note: Vintage bowlbacks require very light gauge strings.
Item Special Note
After the auction closes, items will be shipped to the winning bidder and actual shipping charges (including insurance) will be added to the total bid, unless bidder chooses pickup options listed in your winning bid confirmation at the close of the auction.
Donated By:
KUNM stores data...
Your support matters, so KUNM would like to use your information to keep in touch about things that may matter to you. If you choose to hear from KUNM, we may contact you in the future about our ongoing efforts.
Your privacy is important to us, so KUNM will keep your personal data secure and KUNM will not use it for marketing communications which you have not agreed to receive. At any time, you may withdraw consent by emailing Privacy@frontstream.com or by contacting our Privacy Officer. Please see our Privacy Policy found here PrivacyPolicy.