1914 Gibson A4 Mandolin #18111

Summary

1914 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1912 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 18111
Factory order number unknown

Description

VGC+, black, all original except neck binding (grained ivoroid) and frets, fleur-de-lys in headstock, Handel inlaid tuners, pickguard, with OHSC

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