![]() ![]() The design patent (US patent number D44838) for the instrument was issued on Novemto David L. Suggest nitro cellulose seal.?Neck & fretboard appear to be very good.?Bar frets need mild set-up attention.The cylinder-back is a style of mandolin manufactured by the Vega Company of Boston, MA between 1913 and roughly 1925. 4th, 1913 Patent on cross brace and neck block.SPECIAL FEATURES:?Neck inlays: hand engraved pearl: oval with points and round.?Headstock hole ? no star.?Inlayed Mother of Pearl eyelets around the tuning pegs.NOTED CHANGES AND REPAIRS:?Appears to be all original.?Face wear appears from considerable use. Ivoroid buttons.Tailpiece:Appears original nickel plated, engraved cover.Bridge:Appears original ebony with ivory inset string support.Notes:Nov. Vega Cylinder Back MandolinModel:207 ? Presentation model, Curly maple back & sidesSerial number:38153 (located on the top of the headstock)Manufacture date:1920 (from Vega records)Body Shape:Two pointWoods:Curly maple back & sides, spruce top (nominal wear on the top ? through the finish).Tint:Graded shading tint: lighter at the edges, graded off the cylinder reverse graded on the back.Inlays:Abalone top trim and rosette, pearl flower pickguard inlay (damaged and some missing pieces)Tuners:Original, engraved silver plated back cover: The Vega star plus: ?Made by the Vega Company, Boston, Mass.
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