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Chevin Nilmelior tenor banjo c.1930 - from Tsumura collection - excellent

Estimated price for orientation: 1 675 $

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Description
Brand: Chevin Nilmelior Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Banjo Type: tenor


Chevin Nilmelior tenor banjoThis is an extremely rare banjo dating from c.1930 and is from the Tsumura collection;featured in the ''Tsumura Collection'' on page 183.It has a top line tone ring which contains etchings of stem and leaf designs - there are lovelycarvings on the heel and base of the neck all in an excellent condition. The fretboard has stunningmother-of-pearl inlays and the headstock is also beautifully inlaid and contains the ''Nilmelior'' logo aswell as raised pearl designs.The head and bridge are of course replacements and modern Schaller tuners replace the oldoriginal friction tuners but retain the amber buttons.This is a really beautiful and also useable banjo which would grace any collection.