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Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 Tenor Banjo

This auction ended on May 24, 2022.

Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 28%

Sold for: $225

Description

Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 tenor banjo. American, Early 20th Century. Four string tenor banjo with mother-of-pearl inlaid neck. Rettberg and Lange label, patent number 724833. Remnants of a serial number on dowel stick states ‘102 DO". Small puncture to bottom of drum head, strings are missing. Wear to drum head, wear to headstock and throughout resonator.
33" H x 14" L x 4 1/2" W