Antique bowl-back (Neapolitan style) mandolin, likely early 1900s.


Traditional teardrop body with oval sound hole and decorative pickguard. No visible maker’s label inside.


🔹 Condition – Please Read

• Large crack in the top running from bridge downward (see photos)

• Heavy finish wear and age-related scratches

• Rust on tailpiece

• Strings missing/loose

• Untested – not currently playable

• Sold strictly AS-IS for restoration, parts, or display


Neck appears attached and straight visually, but instrument has not been professionally evaluated. Internal bracing and playability unknown.


Please review all photos carefully.