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Patriotic, Civil War-Period Banjo

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Description

Patriotic, Civil War-Period Banjo

33.5 in. overall, no maker's mark, one piece dark wood neck and headstock, wooden pot with brass rim, skin head. Rim adorned with 16 decorative hooks, each depicting an American eagle grasping the Union Forever banner. Lacking bridge, strings, tuner, and tailpiece. This instrument is similar to those seen in Civil War images.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: It has been called to our attention that this banjo was probably produced after the Civil War, ca 1870s-1880s.

Condition

Expected wear, including some wear to fretboard, with some nicks and scratches.

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Patriotic, Civil War-Period Banjo

Name: Patriotic, Civil War-Period Banjo
SKU: 11718415
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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