£150
Hewett's Patent five string open back banjo, with 12" skin, metal sides, geometric mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and engraved headstock, bearing the manufacturer's trade brass circular name plate inset verso and inscribed The Stainer Manufacturing Co, 82 St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C., case
*This instrument is sold with a copy of an old advertisement for this particular model banjo
Looking again more closely there does appear to be a slight twist in the neck, also quite scratched on the pot sides by the tension screws otherwise seems okay, see images for guidance
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
26.40% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
26.4% inc VAT*