An early 20th century Banjo Mandolin 'Bell Tone', made in Britain, in its fitted case
An early 20th century Banjo Mandolin 'Bell Tone', made in Britain, in its fitted case
The peghead inscribed 'Bell-Tone' 'Patent Applied For' and bears a plaque for dealer 'S. Ambler' in Leeds. The banjo is missing one of its eight strings. Multiple packets of strings within the case and music sheets for Ave Maria.
Provenance: by repute, its owner fought in WW2 and was part of the Arctic Convoy. The instrument would have accompanied him in a submarine.
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An early 20th century Banjo Mandolin 'Bell Tone', made in Britain, in its fitted case
The peghead inscribed 'Bell-Tone' 'Patent Applied For' and bears a plaque for dealer 'S. Ambler' in Leeds. The banjo is missing one of its eight strings. Multiple packets of strings within the case and music sheets for Ave Maria.
Provenance: by repute, its owner fought in WW2 and was part of the Arctic Convoy. The instrument would have accompanied him in a submarine.
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