29th Sep, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools
3059
George Formby Banjolele no.D/2025, with 7 3/4" head, with facsimile signature and indistinct signature from unknown; 16 frets, 12 lugs, removable wooden resonator and tuning key (cased, with some sheet music)
Formerly the property of Lady Barwick of Thimbleby Hall a person friend of George Formby who gifted her the instrument
Sold for £420
Estimated at £200 - £300
Some wear to fretboard on the lower 3 frets. Small piece of edging has become unglued (approx 30mm).
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 29th Sep, 2021
The sale includes a host or rare musical instruments including a fine Late 18th Century Cello made by Benjamin Banks of Salisbury in 1786 and a Violin by John Frederick Lott II (1804- 1870). Juxtaposed against the fine antique instruments, five first-edition guitars by Robson Guitars are also on offer. The Scientific section of the sale features a rare 19th century mechanical calculator, a small collection of rare miners’ lamps including an example of the Davy Mining Safety Lamp and several Private Collections including vintage cameras and lenses, vintage radios, antique woodworking tools, spirit levels and more.
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Tuesday 28 September 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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