New Windsor English Mandolin Banjo 1920s - Birmingham - For Restoration This was made by Arthur Octavius Windsor of 94 Newhall Street, Birmingham, Windsor is credited with inventing the Mandolin Banjo around 1893 I think this example dates to the 1920s It lacks a bridge and strings, it lacks one piece of mother of pearl inlay to the fretboard and the top 5 frets are quite worn The tuner keys look like they will need replacement as one is odd, most have cracks and one appears repaired with glue, ...
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