Lot 358 , An exhibition quality Art Nouveau design Italian mandolin, by Romito and Carbone 1905, 60cm long

An exhibition quality Art Nouveau design Italian mandolin, by Romito and Carbone 1905, made for the Liberty Exhibition, London, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and silver to the tortoiseshell scratch plate with a maiden and with flowers to the banded borders, the neck and back with marquetry floral design, inscribed label inside, 60cm long
Estimate £300-500

Some light scratching and denting to the top of the neck, and a little light wear and scratching to the main body but overall other than being dirty looks to be in good condition.


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Sold for £300