Built 1936–1942; originally purchased in 1953. CE skin head dates 1942–1957, shows normal wear. Original low D “Page” tuning peg replaced with used “Page” with the same pat #. Original 5th string friction tuning peg. Hollow rim. Concave resonator w/ marquetry star has small crack in veneer. Rosewood fingerboard w/ intricate engraved pearl inlays shows normal wear. Nickel-plated metalwork, tailpiece and armrest in very good condition; all original.
Original case. Tuning key is missing. Gig box contains original bill of sale and mid-foot bridge, 3 used “Page” tuning pegs with the same pat #, and 17 unused vintage banjo strings (various gauges) in their original packages.
Must see photos. Sale pending December 21, 2012
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