Vogtlandsperle mandolin query

[violetlyn]

I have a pretty Vogtlandsperle mandolin, and would appreciate it if anybody could please tell me its age and any other history.

The mandolin and its case both have the oval red and gold Vogtlandsperle label in them. The underside of the peghead has an etched scroll with 'Vogtlandsperle' written in it.

I've been told that the tailpiece (which looks like the original) is not consistent with Vogtlandsperle mandolins, and may indicate that the mandolin may have been made after the company closed down.

I've attached a photo of the mandolin, and am looking forward to any comments or assistance you can please give me.

I'm happy to provide any further information or photos of the instrument.

Thanking you
Lynne Sheppard
Bucketty NSW
Australia

[STELOL]

Hi Lynne,

VOGTLANDSPERLE is a brand of the trader Kurt Gropp from Markneukirchen/Breitfeld. Another brand is PERL GOLD. The company exists from 1922 - 1972.

I have old Gropp catalogues. Tomorrow I take a look. Maby I found your mando!

Her is a article about PERL GOLD on my webside:
http://www.schlaggitarren.de/home.php?t ... er&kenn=20

Regards,

STELOL

[violetlyn]

Hello STELOL

Thank you for your reply, and the link to your website regarding the Perl Gold instruments - very interesting.

I hope you can find something in your old Gropp catalogues. Its kind of you to look them up for me.

Thanking you,
Lynne

[STELOL]

I found some Gropp catalogue sides with Vogtlandsperle Mandos!

Send me an e-mail to

lob.entertainment@t-online.de

and I send you some scans!

STELOL