Egmond Acoustic Guitar in Hard Case
This lot comprises an Egmond acoustic guitar presented in its original hard case. The guitar carries the Egmond name on the headstock, and the instrument is identified by a label inside the soundhole as made in Holland by Egmond Brothers Ltd, a factory of musical instruments. The case is lined in green fabric and is offered with the guitar as a single lot.
Make, Style and Notable Features
The guitar has a D-shaped body with a natural finish to the top and a contrasting darker tone to the back and sides. The soundhole is surrounded by a decorative rosette in a red, green and cream geometric pattern, and a tortoiseshell-effect pickguard is fitted below it. The fingerboard is dark wood with pearl-effect position markers, and the headstock bears the Egmond name. The original paper label inside the body reads, in part, that the signature guarantees the instrument is a genuine Egmond guitar that passed a final inspection. The hard case has a moulded shell, metal latches and a fitted interior.
Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal
The guitar shows general signs of age and handling, including wear to the case edges and lining. The internal label and rosette appear to be original to the instrument. No assurances are given as to the playing or working order of the guitar, and it is offered as seen. Buyers interested in vintage European acoustic instruments, Dutch-made guitars of the mid twentieth century, or complete period cases may find this lot of interest for display, restoration or collection.
