Good Neapolitan mandolin by and labelled Fabrica Distrumenti...

Estimate

£300 - £500

Good Neapolitan mandolin by and labelled Fabrica Distrumenti a Corda, Ermelinda Silvestri... Roma, with fluted bowl back, spruce mother of pearl and ebony banded table, the faux tortoiseshell scratch plate inlaid with angels amidst foliage holding a wreath enclosing a monogram, with mother of pearl stylised foliate engraved fretboard and another foliate engraved plate on the headstock, case

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General condition appears to be reasonable with the body and inlay in good condition, the neck looks like it has been separated from the body in the past and professionally reunited, there is also professional restoration work undertaken where the neck joins the head. See images for guidance. Personal viewing is advised where possible.