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Eugene Howard Bowl Back Mandolin, Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Item Details
A bowl back mandolin by vaudeville performer Eugene Howard. This mandolin features a unique bowl back body and is comprised of Madagascar wood, rosewood, and spruce wood with celluloid tuning pegs.The tailpiece is marked ‘Pat. May 15-94’ and the interior sound hole is marked ‘Eugene Howard Maker No. 17847’. Howard produced mandolins between 1886 to 1920 before being acquired by acquired by Martin-Wurlitzer.
| Type | Acoustic |
| Brand | Eugene Howard |
| Body Length in Inches (excluding neck) | 25 |
| Handedness | Right-handed |
| Instrument Materials | Spruce, Celluloid, Metal, Rosewood |
| Serial Number | 17847 |
| Case Materials | Hardcover |
| Period | 1886-1920 |
- EBTH follows CITES regulations with regard to the sale of rosewood species and all ebony species including calamander, coromandel, macassar ebony and other ebony; bidding must be reserved to bidders within the United States of America.
Condition
- surface scuff and nicks; marks and discoloration to body; dust residue; tarnish to metal; some discoloration to tuners; rips, scuffs, and rust to case.
Dimensions
26.0" W x 7.0" H x 9.0" D
- measures case.
Item #
18DCC619-101
