GIBSON MASTERTONE TENOR BANJO, BELLA VOCE
1930's, four-string, mother-of-pearl inlay to top and neck; arched 40-hole gold plated tone ring.
Stamped inside of rim, PATENT APPLIED FOR, serial number, and chalk mark; carved and colored back; with case and Gibson string packets, 34.5"; 13.5 diam.
Restoration. Gold parts replated; back with clear coat of lacquer.
Estimate: $6,000 - $7,000
Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 250 : GIBSON MASTERTONE TENOR BANJO, BELLA VOCE
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