Fine Gibson Florentine five string banjo, bearing the Gibson...

Hammer

£8,000

Fine Gibson Florentine five string banjo, bearing the Gibson Mastertone guarantee label to the inside of the resonator wall and stamped ser. no. 9137/12 (year 1927), also bearing another label fixed to the inside resonator back inscribed Made in U.S.A. by Gibson, Inc. Kalamazoo, Mich., the resonator back cover carved and painted with a Coat of Arms with further stylised ribbon and foliate decoration to the sides and heel, with 11" resonator and mother of pearl overlaid fretboard painted with Italianate landmarks featuring buildings, bridges and canals, scale length 26", case

*This banjo has been restored by Adrian Farmer and a new neck has been made. The original neck and other original parts have been retained and are sold with the banjo

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This banjo is in excellent restored condition, see images for guidance, personal viewing always advised where possible