Lot 43
BY GIBSON
MODEL ES150, SERIAL NUMBER EG 8465, KALAMAZOO, CIRCA 1939
The Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock and serial number stamped to verso, the front of the body crafted from Spruce with a sunburst finish, the fingerboard, back and side crafted from Brazilian Rosewood. Changed tuners and pickguard. With 'Grover' tuning pegs. Original hardshell case. Contains ivory.
103cm long
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Scratches and losses to body overall particularly on upper body (left side of fingerboard) and lower right hand side. Wear to verso of fingerboard. Crazing to veneer overall (most obvious to centre, between sound holes). Scratch plate replaced and previous drill holes remain. Evidence of replaced tuning pegs. Case worn, with significant losses to edges consistent with constant use. Unserviced condition.
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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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