Posted By: Inquisitive | Rate Member
£595 GBP
George P. [Paradise?] Matthew, Soho Hill Works, Birmingham - circa 1882-1910
4 Course 8 String Sycamore & Rosewood Mandolin
in Very Good Antique Condition, from the Golden Age of British Manufacture
~ Many more photos available, please ask
~ The instrument measures 60cm length (inc. 15cm headstock & 22cm fretboard), 26.5cm maximum width, 7cm depth at body
~ The instrument weighs 650 grammes, including the hard case it is 1.67kg (the hard case measures 63 x 30 x 8.5cm)
~ The inside label simply states "Engl. Pat. No. 26439 D.R.G.M. No. 70889."
Plays & Sounds Fine! See Full Picture Sequence, Below.
Condition Note: The mandolin is in very good condition for its age. It still plays very well and feels very light.
The only notable damage is at the bottom of the body, on the reverse side, there is a split emerging. This is clearly part of a gradual natural process of separation rather than from impact - bear in mind that this instrument will probably be about 120 years old now.
There is some varnish loss on the top, just off the top right of the pick guard.
The headstock is etched with the name "James Scott" on the reverse side, beneath the manufacturer's plaque.
The hard case is not really viable for carriage, only for storage, because the opening, at the body end, does not latch shut, the lock having been shorn off at some point in the past. Therefore, please be careful when handling the case as the opening will probably flip open easily.
Location:
United Kingdom
Shipping:
£75, probably via UPS if to USA, or Parcelforce within UK, tracking will of course be given
Payment Methods:
Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
I can take payment via PayPal or the sale could be done via eBay, but it will be £15 more expensive on eBay due to seller fees. I really don't mind either way though.
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 14 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back.
Buyer pays return shipping.
Additional return policy details: Buyer to pay return costs if change of mind . If item arrives damaged then of course l shall pay any return costs on top of a full refund.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Very Good Condition
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