Circa 1907. Augusto Dias Guitar – only 1 known in existence. Handcrafted of Hawaiian Koa wood fact, back and sides. Hawaiian Koa wood neck and fretboard. Hawaiian Koa wood bridge. Beautiful abalone shell inlaid on sound board, rosette, fretboard, headstock, and more. More details to come. #230084 Not for sale.

Circa 1886-1890. Augusto Dias ukulele. Handcrafted of Hawaiian Koa wood back and sides with a spruce top. No fingerboard. Hawaiian Koa wood bridge. Beautiful rope marquetry inlaid on sound board, rosette, fretboard center inlay, and headstock. Early commission with ‘Dell’ inlay of Ebony wood. One of the earliest examples of a handcrafted ukulele from Hawaii. ID#180162 Not for sale.

An extremely rare 1885 Manuel Nunes soprano ukulele is a world class collectible over 100 years in age. The instrument was handcrafted by Manuel Nunes, one of three Portuguese cabinet makers – Jose do Espirito Santo, Augusto Dias, and Manuel Nunes – who first came to Hawaii from the island of Madeira, Portugal in the late 1800s to work in the plantation fields. Once their contract ended, all three moved to Oahu and were credited with the invention of the ukulele. A Hawaiian Kingdom period instrument which predates the Annexation of Hawaii. Hawaiian Koa w

An extremely rare 1885 Manuel Nunes soprano ukulele is a world class collectible over 100 years in age. The instrument was handcrafted by Manuel Nunes, one of three Portuguese cabinet makers – Jose do Espirito Santo, Augusto Dias, and Manuel Nunes – who first came to Hawaii from the island of Madeira, Portugal in the late 1800s to work in the plantation fields. Once their contract ended, all three moved to Oahu and were credited with the invention of the ukulele. A very serious collectible piece which many museums have never seen. The face, back, sides,