Sold2023Fairbanks Whyte Laydie Banjo - 1901Fairbanks Whyte Laydie 5-string banjo. Serial number 20565. Made in 1901. Model 7. Case included. Earliest known serial number, to our knowledge. Condition: Very good with some minor cosmetic losses aSee Sold Price
Sold2020Fairbanks Whyte Laydie 5 String Banjo ByVega. Fairbanks Whyte Laydie serial #28641, made in Boston Mass circa 1911 - 1912. Pearl "Gryphon" on head, resonator. From a Riverdale NY estate. - Dimensions: 36" and 13" diaSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo, "White Laydie" no. 7A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo "White Laydie." No. 7. Pre-fire instrument. Original factory installed tubaphone ring, replacing an electric tone ring. Tubaphone came out in 1909. Serial #: 22765. ValuableSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks BanjoA.C. Fairbanks Banjo Style K. Fairbanks Banjo, Boston. Serial #: 28945. Uke-style banjo. Length: 57cm. The diameter of the skin head is 10" and the diameter of the rim is 10.5". Albert Conant FairbankSee Sold Price
Sold2017Two American Banjosearly 20th century, four string with inlay on headstock, stamped on back "Fairbanks Banjo made by the Vega Company, Boston, Mass", also stamped with maker's mark, 28-1/2 in., one bracket off but prSee Sold Price
Sold20221920's Vega Banjo1920's Vega Banjo, Marked Fairbanks Banjo, Made By The Vega Company, Boston, Mass, Vega Style, 42254. Multiple Signatures On Inside. Approximately 29.4375L x 11.875W x 3.375D in.See Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo, "Colombian"A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo "Colombian." Boston, MA. Serial #: 2857. Length: 92cm. Albert Conant Fairbanks was born in 1852 in Sterling, Massachusetts. He was a banjo player with a desire to build hisSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo, Tubaphone #3A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo Tubaphone #3 by Vega. Composite banjo. Serial #: 26769. Repaired heel crack. Length: 94cm. Albert Conant Fairbanks was born in 1852 in Sterling, Massachusetts. He was a banjSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. BanjoA.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo Extremely early and rare A.C. Fairbanks & Co., made in Boston. "Electric" model. Serial #: 230. Oak neck, carved heel. Length: 85cm. The scale is 25" in, the diameter of theSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo, "Special Electric"A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo Banjorine. "Special electric." Serial #: 19909. Length: 75cm. Albert Conant Fairbanks was born in 1852 in Sterling, Massachusetts. He was a banjo player with a desire to buiSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. BanjoA.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo Metal clad rim. Banjorine Labeled "Fairbanks & Cole." Serial #: 3032. Length: 73cm. The diameter of the skin head is 12 3/8" and the diameter of the outer rim is 13". AlbertSee Sold Price
Sold2021A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo, "Special Electric"A.C. Fairbanks & Co. Banjo Serial #: 18341. "Special Electric." Length: 93cm. Albert Conant Fairbanks was born in 1852 in Sterling, Massachusetts. He was a banjo player with a desire to build his ownSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fairbanks Five-string Banjo.The c. early 20th century five-string banjo stamped on dowel: "Imperial Electric", with metal label: "The A.C. Fairbanks Co/ Makers/ Boston, Mass". Body diameter 10 11/16in; total length 35 1/2in. ConSee Sold Price
Sold2021Fairbanks & Cole BanjoFairbanks & Cole Banjo Boat heel. Serial #: 774. Roman style veneer border. Very early Fairbanks. Parts of veneer missing. Length: 92cm. Albert Conant Fairbanks was born in 1852 in Sterling, MassachusSee Sold Price
Sold2021Fairbanks & Coles BanjoFairbanks & Coles Banjo Imperial model. Boston, MA. Serial #: 19459. Length: 87cm. The Meisel Collection. This instrument is being sold from The Meisel Collection assembled over a period of forty yearSee Sold Price
Sold2024A. C. Fairbanks "Electric" Banjo. Serial # 9905, circa 1889. Dowel stick stamped "A.C.Fairbanks &A. C. Fairbanks "Electric" Banjo. Serial # 9905, circa 1889. Dowel stick stamped "A.C.Fairbanks & Co., Makers, Boston, Mass" in center, and "Electric" on either side. Spun nickel-plate pot in very gooSee Sold Price
Sold2021Vega Fairbanks 8 String Banjo and Gordon Banjo w/Vega Fairbanks 8 String Banjo and Gordon Banjo w/ ResonatorSee Sold Price
Sold2021VINTAGE FAIRBANKS TYPE "N" BANJO America, 1920s BanjoVINTAGE FAIRBANKS TYPE "N" BANJOAmerica, 1920sIn a handmade wooden case.Banjo length 29.5".See Sold Price
Sold2023Vega 1916 Fairbanks Style K Banjo Mandolinclean overall condition, replaced head. original case included. All lots in this auction have been inspected for major cosmetic flaws or damage. Any major visible damage has been noted in the descriptSee Sold Price
Sold2016VINTAGE FAIRBANKS-VEGA TENOR BANJO, STYLE R WITHVINTAGE FAIRBANKS-VEGA TENOR BANJO, STYLE R WITH RESONATOR AND HARD CASESee Sold Price
Sold2016Shields Landon Jones (American, 1901-1997) Banjo andShields Landon Jones (American, 1901-1997) Banjo and Fiddler. Ink and colored crayons on paper, signed lower right. Together with three double portraits Banjo sheet: 18" x 23.5"See Sold Price
Sold20213 Banjos, Orpheum No. 1, Fairbanks Little Wonder by3 Banjos, Orpheum No. 1, Fairbanks Little Wonder by Vega, Small unmarked 8 stringSee Sold Price
Sold2023BanjoBanjo marked for A.C. Fairbanks Co Makers. Boston, Mass. Serial number 17313. H 36" W 11-1/4" D 2-1/2". Condition: Tearing on drum, some dubious stains. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.cSee Sold Price
Sold2022DOUG UNGER 5-STRING CONVERSION BANJOInlaid 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.See Sold Price
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