American Five-String Banjo, Vega Company, Boston, c. 1895, Model Fairbanks Regent

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American Five-String Banjo, Vega Company, Boston, c. 1895, Model Fairbanks Regent, stamped 25273 on the inside pot and dowel stick, branded REGENT and labeled THE AC FAIRBANKS CO, MAKERS, BOSTON MASS on the dowel stick tag, diameter of head 10 3/4 in, with later case.
Estimate $1,400-1,600

Very good. Horeshoe-style three-point neck brace, 1/8'' diameter tone ring.

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