GIBSON UB5 UKULELE/BANJO.

GIBSON UB5 UKULELE/BANJO. Circa 1927. The neck of a ukulele and the body of a banjo are the characteristics of this ukulele-banjo. The serial number inside the resonator is 8597-84. Retaining its original felt-lined case and sold with additional strings in original packaging. This example inlaid on the head stock in abalone “The Gibson” in script. The ukulele has a rosewood neck with additional pearl inlays. The pot ring with original gold plated fasteners. The whole dressed with walnut, the velum decorated with a crest of three lions and the name “J.F. LaConga” and the initials “JFL” beneath, the whole surrounded by a crown, supposed to be the original owner of this UB5 which he lost to the current owner in a card game aboard a troop ship in WWII. SIZE: Instrument: 23-3/4″ l Head: 8″ diameter CONDITION: This example in very good structural condition. The finish somewhat dry, the gold plated fasteners showing normal and expected wear, in need of restringing. The original carrying case structurally intact and sound but with extensive wear and bruising to exterior. Otherwise, very good overall. 9-97087 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	4089	$2,300.00	GIBSON UB5 UKULELE/BANJO. Circa 1927. The neck of a ukulele and the body of a banjo are the characteristics of this ukulele-banjo. The serial number inside the resonator is 8597-84. Retaining its original felt-lined case and sold with additional strings in original packaging. This example inlaid on the head stock in abalone “The Gibson” in script. The ukulele has a rosewood neck with additional pearl inlays. The pot ring with original gold plated fasteners. The whole dressed with walnut, the velum decorated with a crest of three lions and the name “J.F. LaConga” and the initials “JFL” beneath, the whole surrounded by a crown, supposed to be the original owner of this UB5 which he lost to the current owner in a card game aboard a troop ship in WWII. SIZE: Instrument: 23-3/4″ l Head: 8″ diameter CONDITION: This example in very good structural condition. The finish somewhat dry, the gold plated fasteners showing normal and expected wear, in need of restringing. The original carrying case structurally intact and sound but with extensive wear and bruising to exterior. Otherwise, very good overall. 9-97087 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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