Lot 55
BY C. F. MARTIN & COMPANY
MODEL C2, NAZARETH, CIRCA 1930s
The 'C. F. Martin' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, abalone shell inlay to finger board, Martin impressed to tailpiece, the factory mark stamped to verso of headstock, and decorative parquetry inlaid to verso of guitar. Brazilian rosewood back, sides, and headstock. With ivory tuners.
102cm long
Estimate $900 - $1,400
scratches and crazing overall. missing scratch plate, sinking to treble side of soundboard. replaced strap pin. Losses to varnish overall repaired crack to bottom front. Significant splint repair to verso. Requires servicing. Unplayable condition consistent with age and use. bowed neck, top deformed, and frets and strings corroded. B string tuner replaced.
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Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
The John Hurlston Collection, Part I
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8313
6:30pm - 7 October 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing
Wednesday 2 October, 9am-8pm
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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