Bidding on this auction has not started. Weymann (2) price. My shoulders like that!It was given to me over 20 years ago and I recently replaced and tuned the head and the sound is not bad. I'll try and add another image which may answer you question about the pot. You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. Translation options: Translation options: Lot. V-shaped for quicker priming Engine warranty service available at authorized dealers, %" -1" POLY MICRO VALVES FEATURES 90 rotating handle 90 locking, rotating handle (with asterisk *) Precision molded polypropylene is reinforced with fiberglass for additional strength. Windsor Banjos Catalogue, 1919 - plus letter and price list (191 39.00 Product Code: 712063 Out of Stock Product Description: Binding: Paperback catalogue and loose sheets Length: 32 pages Published by Windsor Banjos Publication Date: 1916-1919 Add to Basket Full Description Condition I'll keep you posted.Re busking. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU OBTAIN CONDITION REPORTS PRIOR TO MAKING BIDS. Jeff Menzies (1) By 1887, Arthur Octavius Windsor had a small factory building Coffins and fabricating metal hardware. Windsor was very skilled at self promotion and published a 50 page booklet on How a Zither-Banjo Is Made in 1896 which secured Windsor instruments popularity as a Household name . REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing 2" FULL PORT 4 BOLTED BALL VALVES FEATURES 4 BOLTED FULL PORT VALVES Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring, 2" STANDARD PORT STUBBY BALL VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts Glass reinforced polypropylene Multiple design options Unique patented compact design Lightweight All PTFE seals VSF200 VSMT200 REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring 2" STANDARD PORT STUBBY VALVES PART NO, 2" FULL PORT STUBBY BALL VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts 100% PTFE ball seats Glass reinforced polypropylene Unique patented compact design Lightweight FKM body seals VSF204FP VS204FP REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring, 3" STANDARD PORT STUBBY BALL VALVES FEATURES Stainless steel bolts Glass reinforced polypropylene FKM body seals Unique patented compact design Lightweight All PTFE seals REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring 3" STANDARD PORT STUBBY VALVES. *Against a lot denotes that VAT will be charged on the hammer price Shipping: Lawrences can arrange packing and postage via Royal Mail Parcelforce or by Royal Mail special delivery dependant on their suitability. This thread also puts them as late 1930s - scroll to the bottom for a catalogue page and photos of instrument and badge. http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/37X1177-u-page.htmtheres one on ebay now if youre quick that you might get even cheaperhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windsor-Whirlarms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1688|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50, goldtopia - Posted-06/28/2009: 09:49:06, Yes, there are some good Windsor's but zither banjos of any make are not good for what most people want, except as collectors pieces.Bill.Owww.bluegrassminstrels.co.uk, trapdoor2 - Posted-06/28/2009: 11:40:11, I have a Windsor #1 ZB which I like very much, thank you. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. The other banjo your Dad has sounds rather interesting, it may be more than you expect.Years ago I use to have many old English banjos, part exchanging them almost every month. Thanks for posting. '. Catalogue Descriptions . a wood-working plant in Mott Street). He had a stand at the British Industries Fair, Lot 1573 Windsor no. Stainless steel bolts. Stelling (15) @deke461 thanks for the help. Vintage Windsor zither banjo The new patent model 5 1920s | Reverb Log In Guitars Pedals and Amplifiers Keyboards and Synths Recording Gear Drums DJ and Audio Gear More Categories View All Brands News Explore Shops Reverb Gives Help Center Oops, Something went wrong. However, they are architecturally interesting, especially some of those manufactured for the British market in the early 1900s by German-based musical instrument companies.My minor experience is that they cant be set up satisfactorily for clawhammer, and are rather quiet for up picking. (Also gives you all the specs) My Ideal Number 8 was a modest 3 pounds 12s 6d! Generally, open back gig bags work best with Windsor banjos. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. This is undertaken entirely at the cost and risk ofthe purchaser. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. 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You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/356789, Scottish Pete - Posted-09/08/2019: 11:09:02, Hi,Some time ago I was left a vintage banjo but I've just not been able to get the hang of it. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/356789, 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons', '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot', 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style. Flinthill (2) Ramsey (3) 0. His off-time was spent pursuing his passion for banjos which he soon applied by opening a new factory, eventually employing 25 makers to build his ever expanding line of banjos and other fretted instruments. in Newhall Street and was employing a staff of twenty-five, all making never done it myself but I can recall my grandfather telling me that he used to busk on the streets in the Clapham area, (South London) where he lived and I was eventually born. Very soon his range of instruments included most of the I don't want to hijack this thread, but is it worth me posting it up in another for you to look at? Hi Pete,I see the new pics and that`s a nice woodrim model with either gold plated or laquered brass hardware, I`d probably date it to early thirtys and confirm the higher price range. Unlike other Recording King (16) Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Click on the small picture to enlarge it. In Three-Day Sale of Antiques & Collectables. CATALOGUINGWhilst Lawrences make every effort to ensure accuracy in the cataloguing of lots offered for sale, each lot is offered for sale by the vendor with any imperfections or errors of descriptions.Lawrences do not accept responsibility as to the authenticity, date, age, period, provenance, attribution or condition of any lot. Binding: Paperback catalogue and loose sheets, The catalogue not only gives pictures but prices for the actual banjos, cases, fittings, etc. Taylor had begun to teach the banjo in 1881 and had first met Windsor in English Mandolin Banjo brand Windsor, model 1 c. 1920 String instruments banjo Antique English mandolin banjo from the brand Windsor, model 1 with an original suitcase. Most Windsor banjos have 6 tuners: three per side though only 5 of those tuners are used the 6th acting as a spare in the event of breakage. This banjo is circa 1900 to 1915. Weekly newsletter includes free lessons, favorite member content, banjo news and more. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Self-aligning ball moves freely against the PTFE seats for smooth operation. In event of a dispute then the matter shall be settled by arbitration, the arbitrator to be nominated by the President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Enough remenising.If anybody can recall anything about them I'd be interested in that too.Phazako (uk), trapdoor2 - Posted-08/07/2009: 09:07:00. They also supplied many of their cheaper stock Bus tickets from La Sarre to Quebec start at $136, and the quickest route takes just 15h 16m. Colour photographs used in this catalogue may not accurately reflect true colours. This premium is subject to VAT at the current rate.Lots purchased online with www.the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposedIn completing the bidder registration and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with the auctioneer you(i) authorise Lawrences of Bletchingley , if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the sale via the-saleroom.com, and(ii) confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Lawrences of Bletchingley through this site and agree that Lawrences of Bletchingley is entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and cardholder address provided in fulfilment of the sale. Best of luck,Deke. Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. Ball is diamond turned, after molding, to make it spherically perfect, which provides precise contact between ball and seats. Bluetooth* or wired communications. I did eventaually find a really nice banjo (don't remember the make) with an etched brass resonator and hoop which was filled in with colours. The original ivory nut is cracked and the little 5th string peg is missing. At school, Arthur Windsor had If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/151390, http://www.hobgoblin.com/local/37X1177-u-page.htm, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Windsor-Whirlarms=65%3A12, http://www.zither-banjo.org/pages/windsornew.htm, http://www.shlomomusic.com/zitherbanjo.htm, http://www.whitetreeaz.com/vintage/brit3.htm, 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons', '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot', 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Paramount (4) Is this 1930s Windsor catalog available online some where or has it been scanned? All statements either printed in the catalogue or made orally regarding the above are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as implying any warranties or representations of fact by Lawrences.2. Perfect Touch Finger Picks 3. If the necks straight and the frets good i would reckon 150 - 200 a fair price.. These banjos go for big bucks. Thanks Pete. While there were Windsor Zither banjos, they also made standard 5 string ones. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats cannot stick or bind. tested every instrument before it left the factory. Custom Made (1) Watch the auction as a guest . Peterquote:Originally posted by deke46I`m right here Steve :-),Hi Pete, nice little banjo you have there. 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No doubt you have already looked at the websites: http://www.zither-banjo.org/pages/windsornew.htm http://www.whitetreeaz.com/vintage/brit3.htm which does not give sufficient information for what you want to know. He had his own bench in a corner of his factory download an Excel spreadsheet which list the details of all the models of ).Is the pot a wood rim or spunover nickel plated brass?, it`s hard to tell from the pics.I think the various values are probably accurate but as it`s a five string maybe a little higher.If I was back in the UK I think I`d be happy to pay towards the upper price to add it to the display on the website, but unfortunately the explosion in postal charges, currency conversion and the recent addition of GST rule me out. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Privacy Policy, Alsco Industrial Products | banjovalves.com. Sign up for our newsletter and you'll receive special offers and product announcements right in your inbox. His favourite haunt was the Landor Road area (it's still there).The storey goes that one Saturday evening he was busking outside one of the pubs when the landlord came out and said, "What the hell are you doing busking outside my pub? i can remember him playing it to me when i was a lad. The inlays on the arm are in good nick too.I think that if I can get the arm stuck back to where it belongs and the other little bits sorted, I could end up with a reasonable instrument.All I need to now is to convert my 7 years Classical Guitar training and Grade 7 on the piano into Blue Grass banjo playing. Major advantage is its weight = less than 3kg or around 6 pounds. Email Newsletter. Guitar story # 4 is really a banjo story and tells how one buys a banjo and becomes a player by accident.It features this delightful 1925-28 Windsor Banjo - Artiste.It takes in the village of Slaithwaite and Linthwaite near Huddersfield and The Sair Inn, a wonderful and very special pub owned by the sadly deceased Ron Crabtree. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. one-piece backs on his cheaper models. On the peg head it is stamped Windsor number 10 and the badge is missing. Maheux. Bishline (4) We are open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time. Otherwise everything is in excellent working condition for age. Wildwood (3) Items will be despatched viaParcelforce or Royal Mail Special Delivery at ourdiscretion and any subsequent enquiry relating todamages or losses should be taken up directly withParcelforce, Royal Mail. Open the catalog to page 3. FEATURES The new MLEV100A LEV utilizes a larger, higher torque motor to power through thick liquids and demanding applications. It was not a zither. Windsor products known to overseas buyers. Case is tattered up. The calfskin head diameter ranges from 8 inch to 9 inch on Windsor banjos so they are not big sounding. We provide this information for . It was at this time the firm started to make Unless you like the sound of zither banjos and want one, the answer is likely no. The only way would be too buy something rather more upmarket like a Clifford Essex or a Cammeyer, but I could not afford anything like. offered a large discount on catalogue prices, their lower-priced Serial Number: Serial numbers are not available. Anyway, it may be that you are happy playing bluegrass on a Windsor. As a young man, Arthur Octavius That contemporary British collectors dont think much of the zither, with the exception of a small knot of dedicated fanatics, is best demonstrated by quoting A.P. This booklet was probably published during the early 1970s. 554 An Encore banjo cased AF. La Sarre to Montreal. New Windsor Banjos for Sale, New and Used. Having the original case is excellent. His little group grew and eventually became a fully fledged Dance Band called the "Hazwells" (My grandfather being Mr. Hazzard and Mr. Wells being his co-band leader). Also maple one's are not so common. It was built around 1920. The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo - Circa 1910 - Antique - 5 Strings. Yates (10) No Image. 2023All rights reserved . The 8-3/4 inch Calfskin head would be the fullest sounding of the Windsor banjos of this period. This auction is live! However, the better ones are quite finely made and comfortable to play.They were designed to have a 'singing' tone (more sustain than a modern banjo) and do very well with tunes which can use that sound. resonator-type back. In January, Windsor & Taylor organised the Birmingham A cheap one may only be about 50. About a month ago there was someone on BHO that is quite knowledgeable about Windsors. For items that are not possible to post we suggestthe following couriers who are located close to oursaleroom, alex@auctionhouseshipping.netwww.auctionhouseshipping.co.uk. Windsor Zither Banjo - Becoming A Banjo Player By Accident - Guitar Story - The Washboard Resonators 1,215 views Oct 29, 2020 42 Dislike Share The Washboard Resonators 5.39K subscribers. Windsor and A. J. How much is it going for? Sharpe, who was serving as editor of the Clifford Essex Companys publication, B.M.G. at the time he penned the following words, probably in the early 1970s.Sharpe states: Monstrosities that have lain hidden in attics or junk shops for many years are being unearthed, dusted off and abortive attempts made to make them playable. Your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo.! 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