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We have a vintage montgomery ward mandolin from the late 1800's to early 1900's, we aren't sure. It was my husband's grandfather's. We have no other information on it. What would be the estimated value?
Hi,
Someone more familiar with old Mandolins will know more, but my knowledge of them is basic, I played it once during a concert to play the song Rocky Top.
As from what I can see the Montgomery Ward's were your standard mandolin that gain popularity before losing it to Gibson.
I think it's worth about $200 dollars, this is totally ball parked. I think someone more fluent in them would know a better price.
If you are looking at getting it restored, I think that would be a good idea, if either of you play? You can keep it, but if you don't I wouldn't give it away, keep it and later it'll be worth way more.
Thanks and sorry I couldn't be more helpful,
Glenn
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Glenn Blake
Expertise
I can answer questions about Musical Instruments, mainly Brass, but of any kind from wind to strings to percussion. I can also answer questions on anything musical. I cannot answer questions on anything else.
Experience
I can play Fife, Trumpet, Cornet, Bass Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Sousaphone, Helicon, Bass, Piano, Organ, and Percussion.
I also sing in the Blue and Grey Barbershop Chorus.
I am a Tubachristmas Coordinator.
I write and arrange music for various groups.
Organizations
MHS Jazz, Marching, Concert Bands
Berkeley County Orchestra
Blue and Grey Chorus
Kernstown United Methodist Band
Percysville Community Band
Publications
Youtube, Panhandle Brass, Tough Man Brass
Education/Credentials
SU Honor Band- 1st chair 2 years
WVU Honor Band- 1st chair 2 years
FU- 1st chair 1 year
Region Honor Band- 1st chair 5 years
Jazz Band- 1st chair 1 year, and Bass Trombone 1 year
Concert Band- 1st chair 7 years
Marching Band- 1st chair 4 years
All-state Band- 3rd chair
Awards and Honors
Achieving Appleman, Order Of the Arrow, Soloist with the Kernstown United Methodist Band, Arranger for the Tough Man Brass
Past/Present Clients
Panhandle Brass, Tough Man Brass
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