Ken, not sure if you saw my question about origin the the integral bass bar thread so I'm posting it here.
I've been told German perhaps 1920's and there is a small stamp/imprint in the lower bout rib near the end pin that reads GERMANY.
It used to have typical individual hat-peg style tuners.
http://picasaweb.google.com/10778581..._03caQxLqZzwE#
Thnx, BG