GROUP OF FOUR BANJOS WITH CASES.

1) John Alvey Turner 5-string banjo, metal label attached to back inscribed “John Alvey Turner / MAKER / 33, Bishops Gate St / LONDON”. Constructed with walnut neck, ebony fret board with abalone inlays and silver metal body. Ivory or bone tuning keys and bridge. 2) Joseph Riley & Sons 5-string Zither-Banjo, circa 1897, England. Metal body incised throughout with floral sprays and vinery, original nameplate affixed to center of back reading “Joseph Riley & Sons Patentees & Sole Manufacturers 24 Constitution Hill, Birmingham”. With soft case. 3) Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder tenor 4-string banjo, Boston, MA, The Vega Company. Maple body with ebony fret board and abalone inlays, with ebony and mahogany banding, impressed on coordinator rod “The Vega Company, Boston, Mass. “LITTLE WONDER” and 2 impressed 5-pointed stars Vega. SN 50701. Additionally inscribed with initials “H. C. W.” Case with several picks and winder. 4) Bacon Banjo Company Silver Bell number 1, 4-string silver banjo with original chrome plated label, impressed “STYLE No 1 / B&D SILVER BELL / THE BACON BANJO CO INC. GROTON CONN”. The ornate chrome plated body with birds-eye maple back and maple neck, fret board is ebony with inlaid abalone, head stock inlaid with mother of pearl “B&D Silver Bell”. SIZE: 1) 35-3/4″ l. 2) 36-1/2″ l. 3) 29-1/2″ l. 4) 33-1/4″ l. Special Note: This item contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: 1) Banjo is missing 6 tightening pins, otherwise good with surface soiling, skin intact, good overall. 2) Banjo is missing 5 tightening screws, otherwise intact, no restoration noted, 1 abalone inlay absent, otherwise good. 3) Tailpiece tightening nut missing, otherwise complete, small tight 2″ tension crack in proper left side of neck at head, otherwise good. 4) Surface with light crazing and slight soiling, chrome with speckled surface, finger wear to banjo head, no restoration or damage noted. 50341-1 IVORY (1,200-1,800) – Lot 3102

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	3102	$1,481.25	GROUP OF FOUR BANJOS WITH CASES. 1) John Alvey Turner 5-string banjo, metal label attached to back inscribed “John Alvey Turner / MAKER / 33, Bishops Gate St / LONDON”. Constructed with walnut neck, ebony fret board with abalone inlays and silver metal body. Ivory or bone tuning keys and bridge. 2) Joseph Riley & Sons 5-string Zither-Banjo, circa 1897, England. Metal body incised throughout with floral sprays and vinery, original nameplate affixed to center of back reading “Joseph Riley & Sons Patentees & Sole Manufacturers 24 Constitution Hill, Birmingham”. With soft case. 3) Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder tenor 4-string banjo, Boston, MA, The Vega Company. Maple body with ebony fret board and abalone inlays, with ebony and mahogany banding, impressed on coordinator rod “The Vega Company, Boston, Mass. “LITTLE WONDER” and 2 impressed 5-pointed stars Vega. SN 50701. Additionally inscribed with initials “H. C. W.” Case with several picks and winder. 4) Bacon Banjo Company Silver Bell number 1, 4-string silver banjo with original chrome plated label, impressed “STYLE No 1 / B&D SILVER BELL / THE BACON BANJO CO INC. GROTON CONN”. The ornate chrome plated body with birds-eye maple back and maple neck, fret board is ebony with inlaid abalone, head stock inlaid with mother of pearl “B&D Silver Bell”. SIZE: 1) 35-3/4″ l. 2) 36-1/2″ l. 3) 29-1/2″ l. 4) 33-1/4″ l. Special Note: This item contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: 1) Banjo is missing 6 tightening pins, otherwise good with surface soiling, skin intact, good overall. 2) Banjo is missing 5 tightening screws, otherwise intact, no restoration noted, 1 abalone inlay absent, otherwise good. 3) Tailpiece tightening nut missing, otherwise complete, small tight 2″ tension crack in proper left side of neck at head, otherwise good. 4) Surface with light crazing and slight soiling, chrome with speckled surface, finger wear to banjo head, no restoration or damage noted. 50341-1 IVORY (1,200-1,800) – Lot 3102 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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GROUP OF FOUR BANJOS WITH CASES.