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Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 Tenor Banjo

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Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 Tenor Banjo

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Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 tenor banjo. American, Early 20th Century. Four string tenor banjo with mother-of-pearl inlaid neck. Rettberg and Lange label, patent number 724833. Remnants of a serial number on dowel stick states '102 DO". Small puncture to bottom of drum head, strings are missing. Wear to drum head, wear to headstock and throughout resonator.
33" H x 14" L x 4 1/2" W

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Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 Tenor Banjo

Name: Rettberg and Lange Orpheum No. 1 Tenor Banjo
SKU: 128096685
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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Starting Price $100

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