1913 Gibson F2 Mandolin #13823

Summary

1913 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1911 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F2
Serial 13823
Factory order number unknown

Description

VG-EC, black, pickguard, Handel inlaid tuners, all original except one very small replacement piece (~2-3/4" x ~1/4") on the back edge, standard scroll crack (repaired), with HSC

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

• Black finish
• Handel inlaid tuners

Source

From Elderly Instruments.
Stan Werbin is the owner of Elderly Instruments, which has a large rotating inventory of beautiful vintage instruments. Stan has been an authority for years on vintage mandolins