Fretless banjo

A fretless 5 string by Spencer Circa 1880s. Ebony fingerboard with inlays. original friction peg tuners (5 string peg a replacement) 12 inch vellum. A well made maple pot with brass nickel plated outer. Good order. £275  

ref Bf169

Richard ("Dick") Spencer, a teacher, player and composer of and for the fretted instruments, established a workshop and studio at 84 High Street, Clapham, London, in 1880 producing extremely well-made banjos

 

       

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