Neapolitan mandolin c. 1770 - 1780

This Neapolitan mandolin, crafted by the Vinaccia family workshop in Naples between c. 1770 and 1780, is a fine example of Italian lutherie from the 18th century. The mandolin, measuring 58.5 cm in height, 17.6 cm in width, and 12.5 cm in depth, features a pear-shaped body and a decorative sound hole inlaid with mother-of-pearl and other materials. The instrument's construction and ornamentation are indicative of the high quality and artistry of the Vinaccia family's work.