Collection of Vintage & Collectible Banjos To Auction On Behalf of Estate - Life-Long Collection

[Malcolm Mason]

Hello Folks -

I will begin by saying I do not play or own a banjo, but have been contacted to sell a life-long collection of vintage banjos on behalf of a South Florida Estate.It was a tough decision for them to sell this collection but in the end, they want the banjos to live on through the collections of other active collectors.

Here is a very nice read about the collection and the family: Banjo Collection Story

I do not want this perceived as spam or spamming in your forum. I know this is a collectors forum and only post this because I feel some of you may have an interest in possibly buying or reviewing some of the banjos being sold - as it is a very nice grouping and you are professionals when it comes to banjos.

Also included is a great group of parts and hardware, which some of you may be able to put to use.

We are available to answer any questions you may have and to provide you with additional photos as requested. I am also happy to send out complimentary catalogs to anyone who requests one.

Please email [e-mail] or call 850-523-3787 with any questions about these lots.

I appreciate your time and read.

Best Regards,

Malcolm Mason

www.ManorAuctions.com

850-523-3787

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List of banjos being offfered:

18623	VINTAGE KUNISHIMA MANDOLIN #105 Vintage rose wood Mandolin by Kunishma Mandolin company, Japan. Also included is a hard case. Size: 25" total length Condition: VGC
18624	VINTAGE PARAMOUNT STYLE A 4 STRING TENOR BANJO A vintage tenor banjo. 19 frets with a total neck length of 22 inches, inlaid mother of pearl scrollwork. Solid body resonator back with original Paramount Co label. Chromed metal rim and arm rest (light wear). Ivory type pegs. Includes a hard case. Size: Tenor Condition: Light wear, VGC
18625	STANDARD 5 STRING BANJO BY GOBAL Plectrum or standard banjo. 22 frets with a total neck length of 27 inches. Solid body resonator back with eagle design. Size: Full Condition: Light use wear. Generally very good
18626	VINTAGE 4 STRING BANJO BY VEGA A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 22 frets with a total neck length of 26.25 inches, inlaid mother of pearl floral scrollwork. Solid body resonator back. Copper tone metal rim and arm rest. Mother of pearl type pegs. Size: Full Condition: Light use wear. Generally very good
18627	VINTAGE PARAMOUNT STYLE C 4 STRING BANJO A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 22 frets with a total neck length of 26 inches, inlaid mother of pearl scrollwork with "dove" figures and floral carving. Solid body resonator back. Chromed metal rim and arm rest. Mother of pearl type pegs. Size: Full Condition: Light use wear. Generally very good
18628	VINTAGE 4 STRING SUPER BANJO BY BACON & DAY A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 21 frets with a total neck length of 25 inches, inlaid mother of pearl floral scrollwork. Open back. Chromed metal rim, arm rest with inscribed "B&D Silver Bell No7 Ne Plus Ultra". Size: full Condition: some use wear. Generally very good
18629	VINTAGE 4 STRING BANJO BY BACON BANJO COMPANY A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 20 frets with a total neck length of 26.25 inches, inlaid mother of pearl floral scrollwork. and floral carving. Solid body resonator back with original Bacon Banjo Co label. Chromed metal rim and arm rest. Mother of pearl pegs. Size: Full Condition: Light use wear. Generally very good
18630	VINTAGE 4 STRING SILVER BELL BANJO BY BACON & DAY A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 22 frets with a total neck length of 25 inches, inlaid mother of pearl scrollwork and scroll carving. Solid body resonator back with original Bacon Banjo Co label. Chromed metal rim and arm rest. Mother of pearl type pegs. Size: full Condition: light use wear. Generally very good
18631	VINTAGE 4 STRING BANJO BY LYON & HEALY A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo made by Lyon & Healy (1864-1940). 22 frets with a total neck length of 25 inches, inlaid mother of pearl scrollwork and scroll carving edged with ivory type material. Solid body resonator back in walnut with inlay ivorine star and the words "Deluxe Vegaphone" . Gold tone metal rim and arm rest. Ivory type pegs. Size: Full Condition: VGC
18632	VINTAGE 4 STRING VEGA VIP BANJO A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo made by Vega. Serial number A129882. 22 frets with a total neck length of 24.5 inches, inlaid mother of pearl scrollwork and scroll carving edged with ivory type material. Solid body resonator back in walnut with intricately designed mother of pearl inlay. Chromed metal rim set with faux jewels. Mother of pearl type pegs. Original label. Also includes a soft case. Size: Full Condition: Light use. VGC
18633	VINTAGE 4 STRING VEGA VOX IV BANJO A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo made by Vega. Serial number A128703. 22 frets with a total neck length of 25.5 inches, inlaid mother of pearl and ivorine scrollwork and scroll carved neck edged with ivorine. Solid body resonator back in ivory look with patterned inlay. Gold toned metal rim set with faux jewels (some are absent). Mother of pearl type pegs. Original label. Also includes a soft case. Size: full Condition: Some use. Generally very good.
18634	VINTAGE PARAMOUNT ARISTOCRAT 4 STRING BANJO A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo made by William L Lange. 22 frets with a total neck length of 25 inches, inlaid mother of pearl decoration scrollwork and scroll carved neck. Solid body resonator back. Chrome metal rim. Mother of pearl type pegs. Original label. Also includes a soft case. Size: full Condition: Some use. Generally very good.
18635	VINTAGE STANDARD 4 STRING BANJO BY WEYMANN & SON A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 22 frets with a total neck length of 26 inches, inlaid mother of pearl floral scrollwork. Solid body resonator back with eagle design. Chrome rim. Mother of pearl pegs. Size: full Condition: Light use wear. Generally very good
18636	VINTAGE GIBSON MASTERTONE 4 STRING BANJO A vintage Plectrum or standard banjo. 22 frets with a total neck length of 25.5 inches, inlaid mother of pearl floral scrollwork. Solid body resonator back. Chrome rim and arm rest inscribed "Bob". Original Gibson label. Mother of pearl type pegs. Also included is an original Gibson case. Size: Full Condition: Light use wear. Generally very good
18637	MIXED LOT OF BANJO SKIN HEADS Waverly & others A large mixed lot of both new and used heads. Modern and vintage. Including Waverly, Remo, and 5 star. Mostly 11 inch, some 10 and some 12 inches. 21 total. Size: 10, 11 & 12" Condition: Fair to new
18638	TWO BANJO NECKS - GIBSON & BACON & DAY Vintage banjo necks. A Gibson 21 fret with inlaid mother of pearl and Foliate carving. 25.5 inches total length, VGC. A Bacon & Day 21 fret with mother of pearl inlay, some heavy wear. 25.5 inches total length Size: see description Condition: good/very good
18639	MANDOLIN-BANJO & UKULELE & BANJOLELE LOT OF 4 Vintage lot of four instruments including a Ukulele, a Mandolin banjo and two ukulele banjos (banjolele). All are used, condition varies. Size: NA Condition: see description
18640	MIXED LOT OF BANJO PARTS HARMONICAS AND HATS Mixed lot of banjo parts including; two vintage wood pots, a good selection of metal rims, wooden bridges, a ukulele neck, straps, tail piece, tools and a tin of guitar and banjo strings. 9 varies hats, 4 harmonicas, tuners, metronome and many other pieces. Size: Various Condition: Fair to new
18641	BANJO PARTS - 100S OF ITEMS - nuts bolts & more A large and varied mixed parts lot of banjo parts, including nuts and Bolt's tail pieces, the five string tail pieces, gold tone brackets and nuts, mutes, bridges, pics, tuners, polish cleaners, tools and much much more. Hundreds parts all contained in convenient drawer sets. Size: various Condition: some used, new.
18642	NOVA HARD CASE FOR A BANJO Black hard plastic shipping/carrying case with black foam inside to absorb all impacts. Made by Nova light and sound productions.
18643	MIXED LOT OF VINTAGE BANJO RESONATORS A mixed lot of seven banjo resonators, some with inlay marquetry of a particular quality. Includes a maple 10" plate, A light walnut 12". A carved light wood example for a 13" rim. Another with mother of pearl inlay with squirrel theme, for a 13" rim and more. Size: See description Condition: used VGC
18644	1933 GIBSON L-50 ACOUSTIC GUITAR Acoustic guitar by Gibson. Produced in 1933. Replaced bridge. The guitar is in good used condition with minor scratches to the body. Inset 'Gibson' to the head. Size: Full Condition: Good or better
18647	GIBSON LES PAUL ELECTRIC GUITAR IN CHERRY RED Gibson Les Paul made at the Nashville Plant, TN, USA August 30th, 1995. Production Number: 37. In cherry red. Has seen some use, minor scratches and knocks. Comes in a hard case. Size: Full Condition: Good/very good
18648	FENDER STRATOCASTER SOLID BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR Fender Stratocaster made in the USA at the Corona Plant (Fender), in the Year(s): 2001 - 2002. Serial number Z1019425. In gold. Very minor use only. Contained in a Fender hard case. Size: Full Condition: Excellent
18649	UNIVOX GIMME GUITAR LES PAUL COPY 1970s Univox Gimme Black Beauty copy of the Les Paul. Has seen some use but is still in good condition. New pick ups.. Comes with a tatty carry case (poor). Size: Full Condition: VGC