Mandolins
Lorenzo Frignani does not construct mandolins, lutes or similar instruments but deals only in their restoration and repair. For his own research purposes, he is always extremely interested in viewing and documenting any rare examples or any historical material relating to them. Any information regarding instruments of a particular nature is therefore always welcome.He has restored and catalogued many interesting models - Italian in particular - dating from the 1700s, 1800s and 1900s. Some of these appear in the catalogue "GUITARS AND MANDOLINS: a small collection of Italian instruments of the 1800s and 1900s". This catalogue was written by Frignani in 1998 in collaboration with the Comune of Pieve di Cento (Bologna) and the Luthery Department of Pieve di Cento's School of Artistic Luthery.
1890 Vinaccia Brothers Mandolin - 1E020
Rare mandolin constructed by the Vinaccia brothers in Naples in 1890.
Beautiful casing formed with 29 staves in patterned maple and decorated with "bois de rose" border...
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Calace style Mandolin - 1E019
Nice mandolin produced at the beginning of the 20th century built in the Kasermann style.
The bowl is formed of maple staves and features a lovely amber varnish of excellent quality.
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Neapolitan Mother-of-Pearl Mandolin - 1E018
Nice mandolin produced in Naples for export purposes. It features an extended finger-board and is covered in mother-of-pearl...
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Neapolitan Mandolin - 1E017
Lovely mandolin produced in a typical neapolitan style, probably constructed for the export market. Typical shape, extensively decorated...
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1914 Raffaele Calace - 1E016
Typical mandolin produced by the house of Calace. Bowl made in maple. It is a simply produced instrument...
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1891 Vinaccia Brothers Mandolin - 1E015
Mandolin produced in the typical style of the Vinaccia brothers.
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1882 Pasquale Vinaccia Mandolin - 1E014
Typical example of a mandolin produced by Pasquale Vinaccia in 1882.
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177... Vinaccia Mandolin - 1E010
Typical example of a Vinaccia mandolin produced during the 1770s.
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1881 Achille and Gennaro Vinaccia Mandolin - 1E008
Typical example of an instrument produced by Achille and Gennaro Vinaccia. In perfect condition and playable. It comes with its original case in wood.
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1779 Giovanni Vinaccia Mandolin - 1E007
Typical example of a Giovanni Vinaccia instrument (Naples 1779). Carved ribs in flamed maple. Fingerboard and head with tortoise-shell parts and bone inserts.
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