04-28-201304-29-2013
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2648BBoston
April 28, 2013 12:00 PMCalender
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American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, c. 1865, Style 3-17

Sell one like this
$1,968$1,600
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2648BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 28, 2013 12:00PM

Description:

American Guitar, C.F. Martin & Company, Nazareth, c. 1865, Style 3-17, stamped CF MARTIN & CO, NEW YORK at the center strip and to the upper block, and CF MARTIN to the upper back, width of lower bout 11 5/16 in., with original case.
Estimate $1,600-2,000

Two hairline cracks below bridge, one hairline crack, bass side, above bridge to soundhole purfling. Pearl inlays in bridge hiding bolts in bridge.


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C.F. Martin & Company