1918 Gibson A4 Mandolin #47321

Summary

1918 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1918 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 47321
Factory order number unknown

Description

EC, maroon / red sunburst top, fleur-de-lis inlay on headstock, appears all original except newer b-w-b-w pickguard and bone nut, with OHSC

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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