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Nechville Nextar Heli-Mount 5-string Banjo

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:650.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Nechville Nextar Heli-Mount 5-string Banjo
Featured in this lot is this Nechville Nextar Heli-Mount 5 string banjo. The banjo features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wood, fillum, and metal construction. The banjo is marked on the head "Nashville". The banjo was manufactured in the U.S.A. and is right handed with a closed back and 5 strings. The banjo comes complete with a hard case. The condition of this 5 string banjo is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this 5 string banjo is 38" x 13 1/2" x 4". Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and Snite Museum of Art, the University of Notre Dame, including of Afghani artifacts.