I purchased this bowl back Mandolin last week at an antique flea market in the South of France. It seems structurally sound and was super cheap so I bought it. It's got no markings anywhere (not in the sound hole or on the bracing or on either side of the head stock) other than Marcelli on the tail plate, which as far as I'm aware is the maker of the hardware, not the whole mandolin. Can anyone confirm this?
Anyone got any idea where else to look to find who made it or how old it is? Is there anything distinct in the pictures I've posted that anyone has seen before that may give some clue?
Lastly, there are 2 wholes on the sound board just next to the bridge. I assume something is missing from here, but I don't know what. Anyone know?
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