1880s-- MANDOLIN LYON & HEALY bowl back original Start Price USD 129.00 Current Price USD 129.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 28, 2008 Location A Great Lake State See more about '1880s-- MANDOLIN LYON & HEALY bowl back original ' Description DESCRIPTION:   Late 1880's-early 1900's Bowl Back Mandolin. This has no label or stamp so I'm guessing on the maker. I have seen Lyon& Healy mandolins or their American Conservatory models with all the same features. The tail piece has a patent date of '86 . Brass plate tuners that are in very nice shape they work great and have ebony buttons, I believe they are original. DETAILS:  This is in good condition with a few exceptions there is a repaired crack on the seam of the middle rib all other joints and seams are strong and original. A small piece of wood binding has been repaired on the treble side,1/2" . The top has some settling under the bridge. The neck looks like walnut and the body has walnut and maple ribs and the top is spruce with a rosewood inlayed pickguard. It is in  good condition with a few nicks and a name lightly scratched on the side. This would make a wonderful mandolin for display and as a playable mandolin. I'll let the pictures tell the story. And thank you for visiting my auction!!!   Shipping: Shipping will be about 19.00 for this to the lower 48 states more for Alaska and Hawaii this includes a box and packing ,Insurance included with BIN price USPS  PARCEL POST.  If you have any shipping requests and you are winning bidder I am always willing to try and honor your request. I WILL ONLY SHIP TO A CONFIRMED ADDRESS,  THANK YOU.  I try to ship out within 2-3 days after payment clears. It will be  shipped in a shipping box well packed. POLICIES: This item is used and sold as is NO returns  if you have a problem with this item I am always willing to try and resolve it . USA  AUCTION:  INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS Please contact me before bidding. 0 or neg feedback bidders contact me before bidding or you may be blocked. This a Paypal or postal money order auction please allow adequate time for payment to clear bank if you choose to pay with POSTAL MONEY ORDER. Contact me within 3 days of auction end and I must receive payment within 7 days or item will be relisted. If I have miss stated anything or omitted anything please let me know and I will make and effort to resolve it. I allow international bidders only after you contact me I won't give false statements on customs forms and please only ask for  individual shipping quotes if you are a serious buyer.        NOTICE: I WILL BE LISTING MORE VINTAGE MANDOLINS IN THE COMING WEEKS SO IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER ADDING ME TO YOUR FAVORITES LIST.I would appretiate that.  And thank you for taking the time to visit my auction   Place a Bid!