Summary
1906 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1905 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 4419
Factory order number unknown
Description
Orville Label A model. light tan to pumpkin finish, inlaid fleur-de-lis picguard, horizontal old-style "The Gibson" on peghead. Original tailpiece cover, some finish wear on back
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Orange or "pumpkin" finish
- Orville Gibson Label
- Inlaid pickguard
- Pineapple-shaped tailpiece cover
Source
From eBay
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