OUTSTANDING CARVED AND INLAID FOUR STRING BANJO BY VEGA.

OUTSTANDING CARVED AND INLAID FOUR STRING BANJO BY VEGA. “Artist” model, Serial #78151, made in Boston, Mass. The banjo having a figured, carved neck with leaf motif, line inlaid with ebony/rosewood. Four Mother of Pearl thumbscrews, a back resonator in eight matching veneer sections outlined in dark line inlay. The neck having Mother of Pearl inlay all the way through the top shaped section. Housed in a green velvet lined case. PROVENANCE: This banjo was used by Ralph Pooler of Maine in the 1920’s and 1930’s as he toured the Northeast in a small band. SIZE: Neck 25”, Overall 37”. CONDITION: Banjo very good, case shows wear. 9-72250 (1,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1238	$1,035.00	OUTSTANDING CARVED AND INLAID FOUR STRING BANJO BY VEGA. “Artist” model, Serial #78151, made in Boston, Mass. The banjo having a figured, carved neck with leaf motif, line inlaid with ebony/rosewood. Four Mother of Pearl thumbscrews, a back resonator in eight matching veneer sections outlined in dark line inlay. The neck having Mother of Pearl inlay all the way through the top shaped section. Housed in a green velvet lined case. PROVENANCE: This banjo was used by Ralph Pooler of Maine in the 1920’s and 1930’s as he toured the Northeast in a small band. SIZE: Neck 25”, Overall 37”. CONDITION: Banjo very good, case shows wear. 9-72250 (1,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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