Carl Fischer Bowl Back Mandolin Early 1900s Made By Lyon & Healy - Org Case LOOK

Description

One of the rarest mandolins made by Lyon & Healy for the New York musical supply company, Carl Fischer.  This instruments continued structural integrity and playability exemplify the standards Lyon & Healy is still famous for today.   Constructed from
Brazilian rosewood, old growth Engelmann spruce, Spanish cedar and African ebony
by the most skilled artisans of a bygone era, this mandolins intrinsic value far exceeds its current undervalued market price.   It has incredible volume and sustain.  Excellent tone and good projection.   No harsh overtones.  The mandolin does not sound muddy when played loudly and cuts through nicely when playing melodies or chording softly.
This mandolin is in excellent structural condition.  The neck is straight and neck joint is solid the are no cracks or breaks.  The top center seam has been re-glued and cleated from the interior with a cross grain spruce cleat guaranteeing it will never reopen.  The mandolin plays nicely with low action.  No buzzing or dead spots.  The tuners function and hold pitch better then anyone could expect after 120 years.  The mandolin has just been lightly cleaned and restrung with extra light strings.
The original case is included but is in poor condition.
I am happy to answer questions and provide additional pictures upon request.
This will ship professionally packaged and fully insured as soon as payment is received.
Thank you!