Bidspirit auction | c. 1936 Dobro Model 27

c. 1936 Dobro Model 27 Guitar, Square Neck - LOCAL PICK UP OR THIRD PARTY SHIPPING.  c. 1936 Dobro Model 27 Guitar, Square Neck. Dobro square neck resonator guitar that is believed to be made circa 1936 by the Regal company in Chicago (per internet search). ”1,896,484 OTHER PATS. PEND.” on resonator. Serial number stamped on head ”A1185”; 'A' was a prefix used by Regal in Chicago in 1936. A 1935 Sherwood's Method & Solos for Hawaiian Guitar with dates of complete assignments from June of 1937 included. Tuning pegs working. Cracks along the face of the fretboard. Crack on one side of the fretboard but does not appear to be on opposing side. Portions of binding missing on underside of body. Nicks, scratches, dirt, debris and other general age related issues apparent. Chipboard case shows age. Slide, 'fingernail' pick and 'strap' included. Method book included. See photos for more details on condition and contents. There may be wear and tear not visible or detected at inspection.