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George P. Matthew research group

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Photographs, serial numbers and production information for George P. Matthew, banjo maker c.1880-1920

33 Members, Created 9/30/2023 -

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Another Geo. P. Matthäus Banjo

Hi everyone, It looks like another Geo. P. Matthäus banjo has turned up here. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the “Geo. P. Matthäus” stamp, but it does have the Star Trade... Read More
From Tuedelband 21 days ago
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5 String serial no 23696

Hi, I have a banjo with the stamp Geo. P Matthew and what appears to be the number 23696 (the first digit is obscured) on the underside of the rod. It has 18 frets, 11inch head, a V profile neck and... Read More
From primaveranz 27 days ago
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Matthew banjo [no serial no.]

Hi all. I've got a banjo with 'Geo P. Matthew' on the inside of the dowel, no serial number. It was evidently distributed by Barnett Samuel and Sons, with 'B.S. Dulcet' on the... Read More
From Steven Watson 1 month ago
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Geo P. Matthew Mandolin

Hi sorry for going off topic but I have a mandolin made by George P. Matthew (Soho Hill Works, Birmingham). Is it odd that he made a mandolin? There is an English Patent number associated with it,... Read More
From Inquisitive 1 month ago
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G P Matthew S/N 15551

Photos just posted are of a wood rim 5 string Matthew I sold awhile ago. S/N 15551 custom made for the Bros Kirby. The only wood rim Matthew I have seen. From the type of hardware my guess is it... Read More
From Stephen John Prior 3 months ago
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	#22353 (back) Linked by Pomeroy 3 years ago
	Geo. P. Matthew 7-string 18-fret #22353 Linked by Pomeroy 3 years ago
	G. P Matthew press advertisement, March 1885 Linked by Pomeroy 3 years ago: This March1885 ad reveals that Matthew output was quite substantial from his Aston Street workshop. He was supplying trade and manufacturing the 'E. M. Hall' banjos in addition to his own models.
	Matthew Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew S/N 5975.
	Matthew Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew S/N 5975.
	Headstock Linked by gentrixuk 3 years ago: This is my other banjo that looks like a Matthew based on this headstock. The only stamp on this is a single Ɔ' on the underside of the dowel.
	Matthew Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew signature heel cap.
	Matthew Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew. Engraved rim and pierced and engraved armrest
Photo: (untitled) Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew. Engraved rim and pierced engraved armrest.
Photo: (untitled) Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew. Plain armrest.