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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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Star Brand |
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1881 Census, 37 Bull St, Birmingham |
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C. Scotcher & Son, 37 Bull St, Birmingham |
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