Hi folks-
I recently obtained this beautiful bowlback. It belonged to my wife's great-grandfather, so we're estimating its D.O.B. early 1900's or before. Sadly, I think I got to it too late- there's some serious warping on the upper half of the top... ...if that makes sense. There's also a couple of cracks on the top, and a couple of seperating seams on that beautiful back. Sigh.
However, I am still very curious, and that's where I need some help. I can't find a maker's mark on it anywhere. Is there any chance one of you fine folk recognize this kind/style/maker of mandolins?
Also, if you think there's any chance of this instrument being restored from it's current condition, I would just love to hear that!
Here's a couple of pics(if I post them right), and I'll try to get a couple of better ones as well.
Thanks for your time!
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