Weymann and Son, Keystone State Piccolo Banjo

Multiple signatures on head from 1960. Instrument much older, Serial #: 29314. Length: 61cm.

HA Weymann & Son was established in 1864 as makers of stringed instruments. As early as 1903 they were advertising themselves as music dealers and manufacturers of the celebrated "Keystone" mandolins, banjos and guitars. In February 1917 they commenced making a range of banjos which became known all over the world. Wood played a major part for the instruments and were claimed to hold a megaphonic effect and orchestral range from their uniquely crafted center-gear tuning pegs. In addition, they had a "Patented Tone Resonator" fitted to the banjo hoop by felt covered spring clamps which had a fretwork designed metal flange connected to its upper edge. Weymann manufacturing instruments are high respected and praised for their immaculate designs.

The Meisel Collection. This instrument is being sold from The Meisel Collection assembled over a period of forty years by an accomplished attorney from Princeton, New Jersey. The owner traveled the world in search of rare, interesting, and handsome instruments to fill a collection that until now was displayed in his beautiful Princeton home.

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