Bowl Back Mandolin "TARTAGLIA"

[Basilh]

Hello, I have this mandolin that belonged to a dear friend now deceased. This bowl back mandolin has a label printed. ‘Mandolini Romani modello TARTAGLIA Roma
There is a signature that is difficult to read, possibly Guilio Carlagia? or Cartagena? According to Google, possibly made by Luthier Ferdinando##Devenuti c 1890-1920.
Any insights as to its value and origin would be much appreciated.

[Joe Bartl]

In the "Bowlbacks of Note" thread, Jan. 7, 2014, posting #6216, Jim Garber mentions a Tartaglia:

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Speaking of Roman instruments... this is a Giulio Tartaglia model (not made by him) posted on Lorenzo Lippi's Facebook page. Nothing too super or pristine about it, really, just interesting since non-Embergher Romans are less common in general.

From Sr. Lippi:
Very good mandolin in roman style (es. Embergher, Maldura, De Santis), early '900, label and signature "Giulio Tartaglia".
Completely original and restored.
Sounds very good and the fretboard has been rectified.
Great for professional use or for collection.

Giulio Tartaglia was a celebrated virtuoso of the mandolin. At that time different musicians used to sign instruments with their name, instruments which were made by luthiers in accordance with their specifications.
It is not therefore an instrument made by Tartaglia, but an instrument signed by him and made by some luthier probably roman. In a similar mandolin I've found a brand Devenuti (famous roman luthier): in this one there is no trace of signature or mark, but the construction is of the highest quality.
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