Monday 16th March - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

Monday 16th March - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

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Lot 103: A. O. Windsor The Windsor Premier Model 2 Five-String Banjo, Birmingham, England, circa 1920

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Start price: £40

Estimated price: £60 - £80

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This vintage five-string banjo is a notable product of the A. O. Windsor company, manufactured at the Castle Works on Newhall Street in Birmingham, England. Designated as The Windsor Premier Model 2, the instrument features a wooden neck embellished with ornate mother-of-pearl floral and geometric inlays across the fretboard. The shaped headstock is clearly stamped with the model identification on the reverse. The construction includes a wooden rim with a series of metal tension hooks and an internal wooden dowel stick bearing the maker’s authentic metal plaque. The instrument is equipped with a chrome-finished armrest and a metal tailpiece. It is sold with a patterned woven textile strap and a black soft gig bag. Measurements not provided.