This mandolin is an heirloom, which has been in our family since 1953 or earlier. It belonged to my late father-in-law who really loved playing it. I know very little about it. The label is our only clue: it says "made in Saxony" and "O.H.Jr.B". You may be able to see the lady playing a violin on the label thumbnail. The back and neck look like mahogany. The sound table is darkened spruce. The finish looks old and has developed a patina of fine cracks in the finish. It looks good! The neck is well worn.
The tuners look yellowed and old, but are all intact. Except for a missing 5th fret and some ancient strings, the instrument seems fixable with minimum effort. The rosette and other decorations seem very modest.
I's appreciate your help in identifying this instruments origin and anything else you can tell me about it.
Thanks,
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