FRUITWOOD AND STEEL BANJOFruitwoodFRUITWOOD AND STEEL BANJOFruitwood and Steel Banjo
An American Inlaid Five-StringAn American Inlaid Five-String Banjo-Banjeaurine c. 1894 by Samuel S. Stewart Phila. serial # 9538 fully marked with intricate wood and mother-of-pearl inlay some restoration.
AMERICAN FOLKSY HOMEMADE BANJO.AMERICAN FOLKSY HOMEMADE BANJO. Mid 20th century six strings, silver painted head with punched cross and religious phrase "He is Lord of All, Walk With him". Rim and back in glittery purple. 37"h.
ANTIQUE FIVE-STRING BANJO, SAMUELANTIQUE FIVE-STRING BANJO, SAMUEL SWAIN STEWART (PANTIQUE FIVE-STRING BANJO, Samuel Swain Stewart (Philadelphia, 1855-1898), serial #2175, c. 1886, 'S.S. STEWART' double name stamps on reverse, 39.5" overall length.
SETH THOMAS METRONOMESeth ThomasSETH THOMAS METRONOMESeth Thomas Metronome,
SETH THOMAS LIGHTHOUSE WALL CLOCKSETH THOMAS LIGHTHOUSE WALL CLOCK AND SWIFT BANJO BAROMETER/THERMOMETERSeth Thomas Lighthouse Wall Clock and Swift Banjo Barometer/Thermometer
Vernon Banjo fine quality instrumentVernon Banjo fine quality instrument with case.
J. Hoxsey (American/New OrleansJ. Hoxsey (American/New Orleans 20th c.) "Emanuel Sayles (1907-1986) Playing the Banjo" oil on canvas signed and dated "New Orleans '71" lower right 34 in. x 50 in. unframed. Provenance: Ex-Collection Maison Bourbon Bourbon Street French Quarter New Orleans.
A five string banjo in oak finishA five string banjo in oak finish case 36ins overall and case for same and a Savana stained wood and chromed metal ukulele 21.5ins overall and case for same
S.S. STEWART MONOGRAM 16 BANJOS.S.S.S. STEWART MONOGRAM 16 BANJOS.S. STEWART MONOGRAM 16 BANJO, five string design, mother of pearl inlays on neck and head, 20 fret bars, 30 brackets, 11" pot, dowel stick stamped "S.S. Stewart. Phila.Pa" and "grade 2", "Common Sense" tail piece (without ivory), overall length 36", serial No. 10771. Lot includes plastic carry case.
SETH THOMAS COMPOSITE METRONOMESethSETH THOMAS COMPOSITE METRONOMESeth Thomas Composite Metronome,
Gibson Mastertone Earl ScruggsGibson Mastertone Earl Scruggs banjo, five strings, fret board with extensive mother-of-pearl inlay, in fitted hard case. Very light use, very minor scratches.
S.S. STEWART "UNIVERSAL FAVORITE"S.S. STEWART "UNIVERSAL FAVORITE" BANJOS.S. STEWART "UNIVERSAL FAVORITE" BANJO, 11" head held by 21 brackets, inlaid 17 fret rosewood fretboard, four string design, mother of pearl inlaid peg head, dowel marked 225, requires new head skin.
BELTONE BANJO, ETC.Beltone banjo,BELTONE BANJO, ETC.Beltone banjo, together with a Stella mandolin, a Weymann mandolin, and a zither.
Condition:
As found.
Antique/Vintage Banjo in caseAntique/Vintage Banjo in case
MINSTREL WITH BANJO AttributedMINSTREL WITH BANJO Attributed to Gunthermann Germany hand painted tin full figure with banjo in hand clockwork driven. 7'' h. Repainted.
2 pieces. Original Photographs2 pieces. Original Photographs - Salt prints: Banjo player with other musical instruments. Ca. 1850. Ovate, 7 1/8 x 5 1/4 inches (180 x 133 mm). Somewhat faded. * Performer with hat and cane (Jo Cowell?). Ca. 1857. 6 5/8 x 4 1/8 inches (168 x 105 mm). Rich ptg., clean & well preserved.
EARLY 20TH C. BANJO S.S. STEWARTEARLY 20TH C. BANJO S.S. STEWART THOROUGHBREDS.S. Stewart Company, United States. Early 20th century "Thoroughbred Special" banjo with period case. Serial number 70985.
The case bearing a sticker along the front from the Princeton University Glee Club Organization.
Height: 36 in x width: 11 3/4 in x depth: 2 1/2 in.
Condition:
Some losses, several small bent metal components. Drum is torn.
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AMERICAN VERNACULAR FIVE-STRINGAMERICAN VERNACULAR FIVE-STRING FRETLESS BANJO Appalachia. 2nd half, 19th century; with fixed rawhide head set on a wooden rim; cherry, the body about 10 1/4 in. Diam., 2 1/8 in. D., 36 in. L. overall.
Small banjo (banjo-lin), four motherSmall banjo (banjo-lin), four mother of pearl inlays, 21"L. Surface wear, missing strings and clamp.
BANJO. ''Fairbanks Banjo made byBANJO. ''Fairbanks Banjo made by The Vega Company Boston Mass. Style N- S/N 34752''. Four strings seventeen frets with abalone inlay and ivory type tuning keys. Includes case. 30'' h.
FOUR STRING TENOR BANJOFour stringFOUR STRING TENOR BANJOFour string tenor banjo. Early 20th Century. Mother-of-pearl star inlay on headstock, flat wooden resonator screwed onto back. Grover Nontip banjo bridge holds strings on drum head. Wear and scuffing to drum head, loss to varnish around neck. Some j-hook brackets are loose. Wear to exterior of fitted case, tearing to felt inside case.
32" H x 12 1/2" L x 4" W
5 STRING CONTESSA BANJO WITH CASE5 STRING CONTESSA BANJO WITH CASE Five string Contessa Banjo with black case
LEE Robert J. (American 1921-1994):LEE Robert J. (American 1921-1994): ''Man with Banjo'' Oil/Canvas 16'' x 12'' signed lower right also titled verso encased in period barnwood distressed frame 22 1/2'' x 18 1/2''.CONDITION: Heavy craquelure but no paint loss.
ASHLAND 5 STRING BANJO IN CASE:ASHLAND 5 STRING BANJO IN CASE: Ready to play. Banjo measures 38'' long. Case measures 5 1/2'' x 14 1/2'' x 42''.CONDITION: Note minor peppering to chrome finish.
Estrada 4 string banjo with resonatorEstrada 4 string banjo with resonator and wrist rest. Very good condtion. Comes with soft shell case.
American patinated metal figureAmerican patinated metal figure 19th century Depicting a young black boy playing a banjo seated on a bamboo form stool, stool signed illegibly. H: 41 in. ,000-3,000 NOW LACKING FLY TO NOSE - worn surface - strings to banjo lacking - old marks and scratches consistent with original untouched condition some chips, losses to decoration
THOMAS HART BENTON (MO/MA, 1889-1975)THOMAS HART BENTON (MO/MA, 1889-1975) 'Gospel Singing', graphite, ink and watercolor on paper, signed lower left, depicting s small group in a parlor accompanied by a guitar and cymbals, a preacher at his makeshift lectern. In a silverleaf carved frame, matted and glazed, OS: 20" x 24", SS: 10 1/2" x 14".
Folk Art Tin Banjos American. TwoFolk Art Tin Banjos American. Two folk art banjos each with tin body wooden handle and metal strings; largest lg. 33.5 wd. 10 dp. 4.25 in. Condition: Missing strings and wear.
Strauss ''Jazzbo-Jim'' holdingStrauss ''Jazzbo-Jim'' holding banjo and dancing on rooftop 10'' high some paint loss on base and dance floor
TWO FOLK ART HOMEMADE BANJOSTwoTWO FOLK ART HOMEMADE BANJOSTwo folk art homemade banjos, one inscribed on underside Jesse E. Stout Snow Camp Alamance Co. ? N. C. - Oct. the 28th, 10-11 33" l. and 22" l.
Condition:
Overall good condition.
SLINGERLAND "MAY BELL" FOUR STRINGSLINGERLAND "MAY BELL" FOUR STRING BANJO. American, first half 20th century. Four string banjo. Laminated maple rim, abalone inserts and floral decoration to back. 33"l.
DOUG UNGER 5-STRING CONVERSIONDOUG UNGER 5-STRING CONVERSION BANJO Inlaid neck with star motif, the carved heel with foliate motif, the 11 1/2" Vega Fairbanks Tubaphone rim stamped 30376, circa 1913, scale length 24", with TKL hardshell case.
Fred Haines (American/New Orleans,Fred Haines (American/New Orleans, Contemporary) "Banjo Player, Jazz Band, Preservation Hall", pastel on paper, 20" x 15", signed lower right. Glazed and presented in a carved, parcel-gilt and ebonized frame.
An eight string mandolin with JimAn eight string mandolin with Jim Dunlop plectrum.
Painted bronze and white metalPainted bronze and white metal figure of a black boy playing the banjo late 19th c. 8" h. ?