Post by Stephen Scott on May 17, 2008 19:12:14 GMT
Questions about dating old duolian
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I have an old National Duolian that has been in my family since about 1950. I believe it to be thirties, but I'm curious how to date it exactly. It has rolled f-holes, 14 fret neck joint, no cracked finish like they usually had (maybe at one time it did, but that seems unlikely considering the wear pattern), and a slotted headstock. Serial # has rubbed away over time. All that I can see is that it was probably 4 digits ending in 88. I'm not even remotely intersted in selling it I would just like to know more about it and what it's worth.
Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Stephen Scott
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I have an old National Duolian that has been in my family since about 1950. I believe it to be thirties, but I'm curious how to date it exactly. It has rolled f-holes, 14 fret neck joint, no cracked finish like they usually had (maybe at one time it did, but that seems unlikely considering the wear pattern), and a slotted headstock. Serial # has rubbed away over time. All that I can see is that it was probably 4 digits ending in 88. I'm not even remotely intersted in selling it I would just like to know more about it and what it's worth.
Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Stephen Scott
