Harwood Model Flat Back, Bent Top Mandolin, most likely made by Regal, c. 1927, made in Chicago, natural varnish finish, rosewood back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck, original black hard shell case.
Thie mandolin is an eaxmple of the higher grades of "catalog" instruments made for jobbers all over the country in the 20's and 30's by the big Chicago manufacturers. "Harwood" was a brand used by Jenkins in Kansas City for their better in-house instruments, and this lovely rosewood mandolin is a typical of the type. The top and soundhole are bordered with double chain purfling and black celluloid binding; the sides and back use the same pattern in a single line. The "Harwood" logo is inlaid in the headstock in pearl, and there is shaped pearl inlay in the fingerboard and pickguard.
Overall length is 24 in. (61 cm.), 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) width, and 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 13 in. (330 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1/8 in. (29 mm.).
All original and very well-preserved with only minor wear; missing the tailpiece cover, otherwise completely intact including a lovely original hard case. Excellent + Condition.
