1932 Weymann Style 85 mandolin banjo S/N #47068   
This mandolin banjo was manufactured by Weymann and Sons in Philadelphia, PA. I acuired it from an antique dealer who purchased it at and estate auction in Buck county PA. Probably from the original owner. Other than a few marks on the back of the resonator this instrument is in pristine condition. No visible wear on the frets or fretboard. The skin is clean and like new. I did a complete cleaning of the hardware and made a new compensated ebony bridge. Includes the original case in good condition.

Weymann made four (4) style of mandolin banjos in this time period. The Keystone State 24/25, the model 50, the 85 and the top of the line orchestra model. This model has more inlay than the style 50 and a walnut resonator as opposed to the mahogany one on the style 50. The model 24 did not have a resonator. This one sold for $85 in 1932 which would be equal to $1,445 in 2013 dollars. A lot of money in the depression era. Have a listen on this sound clip

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