Description:
Tonebuilt Tenor Banjo, c. 1922, serial no. 3105, stamped CALVERT PARKER/MAKER/KEENE, N.H./PATENTED 7.11.22/MFD. EXPRESSLY FOR/OLIVER DITSON CO./BOSTON, MASS., with case and framed handbill for Cushman's Silver Toned Banjo Band, featuring original owner with banjo.
Estimate $100-200
Cracks in neck at heel.
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Keywords
DITSON CO., OLIVER DITSON CO.Fine Musical Instruments
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