I don't know the luthier and a quick search says that there was some Archillo Puccinelli making mandolins in Chicago in 1931. I'm unable to find anything more about them, with a very brief search.
How did you get this guitar? I see it was inherited, but I'm hoping you know more of the history.
(I ask these questions because they might make it into the article.)
My dad gave it to me decades ago That's all I know about it. Sorry.
I am biased, but I really like musical instrument mysteries.
I know some luthiers and I may see if I can get some information from them.
Thank you for your time and my ears are wide open if you think of, or learn of, any new information.
The date fits the time when my parents were born in the Chicago area. You already dug up more than I could find. Thanks for doing so. I vaguely recall being told it was from Italy. I may be confusing the guitar with a violin that he also gave me. I really have nothing written down about it and he's long dead.
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