Made in 1949 by renowned acoustic guitar specialist CF Martin & Co of Philadelphia, the 0-18 model, serial number 109857, used mahogany, spruce and rosewood, hence the accompanying CITES certificate.
Pitched at £500-800 at the September 28 sale, it sold online to a private Irish buyer at £4300.
Out with the old
Oval mirror with faceted glass bead frame, catalogued as Irish 18th century style – £5200 at John Taylors.
Consigned by a vendor who felt it did not go with the interior of his modern new house, this oval mirror with faceted glass bead frame was catalogued as Irish 18th century style at this Lincolnshire sale.
Bidders who appreciate age seemed to think the 2ft x 16in (61 x 41cm) mirror was indeed period and Irish. It sold to the London trade for £5200 against a £100-200 estimate.
