American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, c. 1870, Style 3-17

Description:

American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, c. 1870, Style 3-17, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NEW YORK on the center strip and to the upper block, and CF MARTIN & CO at the upper back, width of lower bout 11 5/16 in., with original case.
Estimate $700-900

Two repaired hairline cracks below bridge, light overcoat at repairs, repaired hairline crack at uper treble bout of back approx. 4 in., three repaired hairline cracks in lower back, approx. 2-4 in.Some frets switched out.


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