First attempt at restoring an old bowlback mandolin. It's a Stridente Neapolitan Mandolin and a quick google search dates it around 1890-1900. Bought it online for relatively cheap. Unfortunately it's unplayable as
Sold at Auction: Vintage Stridente Mandolin - circa 1900, labelled Strindente Fabrica DI Mandolini Via Antonio 22, Napoli, pear shaped back with mother of pearl decoration around edge and sound hole, comes
Mandoline Stridente Modèle d'Étude début 1900's – L'instrumenterie
ANTIQUE STRIDENTE NAPOLI Bowl Back Mandolin Inlaid With Mother Of Pearl Labeled EUR 92,92 - PicClick FR
Antique Italian Mandolin "Stridente" circa late 1890's | Reverb France
An Italian made Stridente mandolin, internally labelled Fabrica Di Mandolini Via Antonio 22 Napoli,
Stridente Italian Mandolin, Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl, 1920 - Musical Instruments & Accessories - Entertainment Equipment
Stridente - Neapolitan Mandolin made in Italy 1900 | Reverb France