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Village of Baoma, Sierra Leone
Serial # 1047 (large), 698 (small) on dowel. Heel plate also stamped 698 (small)
Stamped "J.E. Dallas Maker" on dowel & rim. Dowel also stamped "Universal Favorite".
MOP position markers on top side of neck. 12th fret marker @ 13 5/8, so scale length is approx. 27 1/4 in.
Head dia. = 10 7/8 in.
22 hooks
Rolled-over tone ring.
Sold by Keith Prowse & Co., London. Prowse label was placed on dowel over the Dallas stamping, Prowse label is now mostly scuffed away. Metal Prowse tag tacked to heel.
I really like this simple old tailpiece. I copy it in brass for my banjo restorations that aren't meant to be 100% authentic (i.e., "banjos with wings").
Inside of rim is inscribed in ink "From Mrs. Rouland Jan 1919 - On Board The U.S.S. (Maxiron ?).
