Vintage Bowl Back Mandolin Windmill Inlay 8 String Folk Instrument

Item: Vintage Bowl Back Mandolin Strings: 8 strings (4 courses) Body Style: Bowl-back / Neapolitan style Feature: Decorative windmill landscape insert Finish: Natural wood Construction: Multi-rib bowl back Headstock: Slotted open design Era: Likely mid to late 20th century Condition: Used vintage condition Vintage Bowl Back Mandolin Vintage bowl-back mandolin featuring traditional multi-rib construction and an attractive decorative windmill landscape design set beneath the soundhole. The instrument has classic Neapolitan styling with a rounded bowl back formed from alternating timber ribs. The decorative scene depicting a windmill and sunset makes this an attractive display piece as well as a playable folk instrument. Ideal for collectors, folk musicians, interior décor, theatre props or restoration projects. Condition Vintage used condition. General age-related wear and surface marks throughout. Decorative soundboard insert remains present. Tarnishing and wear to metal strings and fittings. Appears to have some replacement strings. Dust and storage wear visible. Untested and sold as found. Please examine photographs carefully as they form part of the description.


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