DESCRIPTION: An antique wooden mandolin. Features inlaid crescent moon design along with inlaid butterfly motif below the strings. Finished with semi-precious stone bordering the base of the mandolin and a gear and cog, tuning mechanism on the back of the neck.PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.DIMENSIONS:H:25" L:8" W:6"CONDITION: Age appropriate wear, missing stones along the border of the mandolin.See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.