References

Source:  "Musicical Instruments Through The Ages", by Anothony Baines, p 156, 1961 (reproduced 1975). 

Source:  "Instruments in the History of Western Music", by Karl Geiringer, p 72.

Photos:

Adolencia Amore Courtesty of the British Museum. Used With Permission

1640 French Mandolin Courtesy of the British Museu. Used With Permission