Antique Lyon & Healy 5 String Open Back Banjo- Early 1900\'s Ladies or Childs For Sale

For your consideration is this Antique Lyon & Healy 5 string open back banjo. Based on the imprint on the tail piece I\'d date this in between 1890-1910. The only markings on the banjo are on the tail piece and the Lyon & Healy name on the back. No model or serial number. I am not an expert on banjo\'s but I am told that this is a Ladies or childs size banjo.The banjo is in excellent condition with only slight blemishes on the head. Please look photos over carefully before offerding. Measurements are approx. - Total length is 33\" and width of head is 10.25\". It has 18 frets The banjo will be professionally packed for shipping.
I accept Paypal with payment due within 3 days of end of sale. I will ship to USA, Canada and Great Britian,Russia, China and Japan. Contact me if you are from another country to ask if shipping is available. Combined shipping is available so take a moment to check out my other items. Please examine photo\'s before offerding. If you have questions, please contact me. Thanks for stopping by!!

On Mar-25-14 at 11:14:00 PDT, seller added the following information:

I am also told that the tailpiece is not original. It is for a 6 string while this one is a 5 string.

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