It's a soprano uke, 21 3/4 inches tip-to-base, with a sloped back (must be a design choice, because it doesn't appear to be retrofitted) and a carved wood bridge that is held in place with wooden peg inserts. Too cool! It also bears a note glued to the inner end of the neck, "Made especially for Miss Leona Chellis, Xmas 1927." I haven't yet identified the wood(s) used in construction, and because I had to clean it and reglue the bridge, I haven't yet been able to give it a thorough test-play.
I've also been looking for information on the maker since I found it, and have found the records for 4 Leona Chellis's who were young enough to be Misses in 1927. Comments and additional info are warmly appreciated!
Also, pics:
http://imgur.com/T1eBi.jpg
http://imgur.com/CIP6N.jpg
http://imgur.com/d7Eqy.jpg
http://imgur.com/dKGAp.jpg
http://imgur.com/h83bU.jpg
http://imgur.com/9Hobv.jpg
http://imgur.com/Bkxs7.jpg
I've also been looking for information on the maker since I found it, and have found the records for 4 Leona Chellis's who were young enough to be Misses in 1927. Comments and additional info are warmly appreciated!
Also, pics:
http://imgur.com/T1eBi.jpg
http://imgur.com/CIP6N.jpg
http://imgur.com/d7Eqy.jpg
http://imgur.com/dKGAp.jpg
http://imgur.com/h83bU.jpg
http://imgur.com/9Hobv.jpg
http://imgur.com/Bkxs7.jpg
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