Bidspirit auction | John Friedrich & Bro. Bowl

John Friedrich & Bro. Bowl Back Mandola, Weymann Bowl Back Mandolin, - Description: Two bowl back string instruments, a Mandola and a Mandolin, including an unusual mandola example by John Friedrich & Bro. of New York City, and an example by Weymann. Type: Mandolin, Mandola, instrument Materials: Wood, bone, metal Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: Friedrich: late 19th / early 20th century. Weymann: early to mid 20th century Maker: John Friedrich & Bro., H.A. Weymann & Son Dimensions: Friedrich: 28.25” x 9.25” x 6.5”. Weymann: 23” x 7.5” x 4.75”. Provenance: From a Reading, Pennsylvania collection. Condition: Apparent professional repair to the neck / top of the Friedrich example. Both instruments are in good cosmetic condition. The Weymann example with cracks to the corners of the pick guard. Each with possible minor old repairs / restoration. The leather case with moderate surface wear