Glen's British Banjo Collection

Available For Sale

Original and antique banjos currently available from Glen's collection.

JK Simpson 5-String Banjo
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JK Simpson 5-String Banjo

A quite rare and hard to find banjo in fine condition. Features a Walrus tailpiece.

£300

JK Simpson 7-String Banjo
JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo JK Simpson 7-String Banjo
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JK Simpson 7-String Banjo

Very rare 7-string example with daisy pattern tuners and scrim ware tailpiece (likely Walrus). Fine condition throughout.

£300

Etherington Haymarket Fretless Banjo
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Etherington Haymarket Fretless Banjo

A beautifully made fretless banjo of the highest quality. A rare instrument in this fine original condition.

£400

GC Dobson Victor Banjo
GC Dobson Victor Banjo GC Dobson Victor Banjo GC Dobson Victor Banjo GC Dobson Victor Banjo GC Dobson Victor Banjo GC Dobson Victor Banjo GC Dobson Victor Banjo
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GC Dobson Victor Banjo

All information including serial number and patent dates is stamped on the perch pole. A hard to find model in fine condition, and a gem to play.

£400

Unmarked Stratton Banjo
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Unmarked Stratton Banjo

Unmarked example attributed to John F. Stratton of New York. These banjos were retailed by Stratton & Son and almost certainly manufactured for them by J.H. Buckbee. No visible markings — typical of Stratton's unbranded instruments. In fine condition and a gem to play.

£400

Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo
Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo
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Wright’s “Challenger” 5‑String Banjo

An exceptional‑quality late‑19th‑century five‑string instrument – Wright’s “Challenger”, possibly crafted by Matthew Wright or made for J. Daniels. Beautiful rosewood neck (also described as king‑wood), engraved pot 12 inches diameter, scale length 28 inches. Finished with a fine scrimshaw tailpiece – appearing walrus‑ivory – another outstanding antique banjo.

£500

Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo
Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo
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Walter Taylor Liverpool 5‑String Banjo

Fine late‑19th‑century five‑string banjo crafted by Walter Taylor of Liverpool. Originally a gun‑smith, Taylor brought incredible skill, precision and finish to every instrument — his banjos are famous for outstanding build‑quality, beautiful laminated work and wonderful decorative inlays. Features a 12‑inch pot and scale length of 26 ½ inches; completely original and untouched throughout.

£400

J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo
J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo
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J. Daniels Piccolo Banjo

Fine late‑19th‑century piccolo‑size banjo made by J. Daniels, dating roughly 1878 – 1880. Very compact proportions: 7‑inch pot diameter, scale length 16 ½ inches, and a complete overall length of just 21 ½ inches.

£200

Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo
Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo
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Six‑String Tunbridge‑Ware Style Banjo

Fine high‑quality six‑string banjo made roughly 1865 – 1870. Beautifully crafted marquetry / patterned inlaid neck — very likely a genuine Tunbridge‑ware example. Pot diameter measures 11 ½ inches throughout; a wonderful, decorative instrument of exceptional quality.

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7‑String Banjo – Unknown Maker
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7‑String Banjo – Unknown Maker

Rare and beautifully‑made high‑grade seven‑string banjo dating to the late 1800s; maker currently unidentified. Fine detailing includes decorative maple stringing inlaid along the neck edges; pot 12 inches, scale length 29 inches. Fittings – hooks, shoes and nut – were originally gold‑plated; they have been professionally cleaned, stabilised and remain intact.

£200

Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s
Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s
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Quality 5‑String Banjo – 1930s

Fine‑quality five‑string banjo made during the 1930s. Strong three‑piece neck construction; 11‑inch pot featuring a countersunk tone‑ring set neatly within a wood rim. Scale length 25 inches — a splendid, well‑made instrument throughout.

£250

T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo
T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo
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T.W.Bacon Flush-Fret 5-String Banjo

Fine late-19th-century five-string banjo by T.W.Bacon, made around 1882. 11½-inch pot with integral rolled tone-ring; scale length 27 inches. Distinctive flush-set frets crafted from ivory or bone — beautifully finished and a classic example of Bacon's high-grade work.

£350

Early English Banjo, c.1850
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Early English Banjo, c.1850

A truly rare and important early English banjo, dating to approximately 1850 — the earliest example in this collection. It remains fully playable, yet stands equally as a magnificent decorative piece and authentic antique. The neck features exquisite inlay work in Mother‑of‑Pearl, semi‑precious stones, and German Silver — a fascinating and unusual alloy that contains no actual silver, making this detail a wonderful point of historical interest. A truly unique piece of early banjo‑making history.

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Recently Sold

Previously available instruments that have now been sold.