Made by Samuel C. Osborne Manufacturing Co. in Chicago Illinois 1916-1922.
Masonic Temple black triangle in headstock
Koa body and cool Arts and Crafts era label inside
1950s Aloha Royal Soprano Ukulele, Manufactured by C.F. Martin & Co. with Sam F. Chang Curio Shop decal.
1920s-30s Supertone Soprano Ukulele with great little canoe scene decal and original Supertone label inside.
Some wear to the neck and fretboard are shown in photos. This instrument has been played a lot and cared for well.
Mele Soprano Uke with great patterned purfling detail around the sides. Pretty little instrument that sounds great too.
Unbranded skinny soprano uke from the 1920s or 30s with Kuma Lei style headstock. Some wear to the body top under strings, as shown. Nice purfling detail down the back.
Great little refinished midcentury Kamaka ukulele. Sorry, this gem is not for sale.
Victorian Era Washburn bowl back "taterbug" Mandolin, manufactured in 1893-94. Tortoise shell pick guard and steel heel engraving. Number stamp on top of headstock and great original label inside (see photos!).
1920s bowl back mandolin from Wm C. Stahl and Co. Elaborate decorative details include Mother of Pearl inlay, tortoise pick guard, and floral engraving in steel on back of headstock and heel. A gorgeous instrument!
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