Auction: Musical Instruments - 2617BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 14, 2012 12:00PM
Description:
American Five-String Banjo, Vega Company, Boston, c. 1895,Model Fairbnks Whyte Laydie, stamped 24927 on the inside pot and dowel stick, branded WHYTE LAYDIE and labeled THE AC FAIRBANKS CO, MAKERS, BOSTON MASS on the dowel stick tag, the 28-bracket rim, diameter of head 10 3/4 in, with later case.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Very good. Three-point horseshoe neck brace, square dowel stick ferrule, scalloped tone ring on 3/16" hoop.