1932-Concert Harpe model​ restored by Lukas Milani-Serial Number 279

This historically important guitar was a gift to my father by Maccaferri when they lived in Paris and where friends. My father was a famous pastry chef in the world (P.J.Franchiolo). The guitar was restored by master luthier Lukas Milani the work lasted 5 months. American Luthier Lukas Milani is sure that the guitar was the one who used to play by Maccaferri. Serious inquiries only. Guitar is located in Italy. Local pickup can be arranged.
Vintage and Rare

Produced: 1932

Serial No: 279

Comments:

More information on page 59 of Grigg Miner’s Book:

The Harp Guitars of Mario Maccaferri by Gregg Miner

Restored in 2012 by Lukas Milani (illustrated here)

http://www.milaniguitars.com/maccaferri2012.html

Slideshow of the restoration on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/0JFLAbGVDwo 

and subsequently offered for sale via www.vintageandrare.com.

https://www.vintageandrare.com/showroom/product/Selmer-Maccaferri-634

According to the sale listing, this guitar was originally a gift from Maccaferri himself to the highly esteemed French pastry chef P.J. Franchiolo, father of the present vendor.

“This historically important guitar was a gift to my father by Maccaferri when they lived in Paris and where friends. My father was a famous pastry chef in the world (P.J.Franchiolo).  The guitar was restored by master luthier Lukas Milani the work lasted 5 months. American Luthier Lukas Milani is sure that the guitar was the one who used to play by Maccaferri.

Serious inquiries only. Guitar is located in Italy. Local pickup can be arranged. “

€21,885