Antique 20’s Open Back Tenor Banjo

Antique 20’s open back tenor banjo

This beautiful instrument is a perfect example of old school craftsmanship and features some unique characteristics like the pearl inlay in its neck and headstock and the beautiful pattern of multiple kinds of wood in the side of the resonator.
On the bottom backside of the neck it is marked with “PATENT APP. FOR”.

It would be the the perfect decor piece to dispaly in your home, lodge or cabin!

After more than a century the banjo is in used condition. Over the years it acquired a worn patina which only adds charm to it in my eyes!
Except of minimal treatment I decided to leave the banjolin in its original condition and leave it up to the next owner to either keep it that way or fully restore it.
The action is quite high on the bottom of the neck. the tuners do not maintain tension well.
After giving it some love it might get playable again!

Measurements:
total length: 78 cm
width body: 32 cm