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, the tuners/gears do however turn.

The neck has a slight crack, at least the fretboard does from the body join upwards for about 5 frets.

Slight lifting of laminate one one side by the neck - photos. Possible filler additions to join of neck and body.

For all the faults I was tempted (I play guitar) to buy a bridge and some nylon strings and attempt to get it playing, but I then considered if you wanted to restore it then my work would be pointless and not desirable so I've left it 'as found'.

If you have any questions please ask, this is 'bought as seen' - spares or repair as I have no idea really of the condition or if it could play.

It weighs 2.6kgs.  63cms in length or almost 25". The body has a diameter of 29.5cms or almost 12" and a depth of 6.5cms.

The fretboard with 15 frets is 20cms or 8" in length.

This will be dispatched Parcelforce 48 £12.00 - please note we don't ship outside of the U.K.