Lot 39
BY GIBSON
MODEL L5, SERIAL NUMBER 93168, KALAMAZOO, CIRCA 1936
The Gibson logo inlaid to the headstock, fingerboard inset with mother-of-pearl, model number impressed to the tailpiece, and paper label to interior. Housed in hard case. Contains Brazilian rosewood.
108cm long
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Scratches and wear overall. Tailpiece worn. Crazing to varnish/lacquer. Scratch plate missing, however screws remain. neck has been refinished. minor deforming of soundboard.
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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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