4 String "Tenor" Banjo by Gordon with Case
31 January 2022
Description

4 String Tenor Banjo from the early 20th century; has been in the family since then. Features beautiful inlay, Grover Patent Resonator in great shape although the head needs to be replaced.

Provenance

4 String Tenor Banjo from the early 20th century; has been in the family since then. Features beautiful inlaid wood, Grover Patent Resonator, in great shape although the head needs to be replaced.

Acquired from
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For sale
Maybe
Answered within 3 days
By Delia
Feb 03, 23:14 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Suggested Asking Price $600 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Douglas,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage four-string Gordon tenor banjo
circa 1920s
rosewood with maple panel, Grover patent resonator
CONDITION: resonator head needs to be replaced
PROVENANCE: original owner, purchased circa 1964
$400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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