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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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Fretless serial no. 9436

Hi all. I recently got this George P Matthew fretless banjo. 11 1/8 head. Has had some restoration work, e.g. wooden friction pegs replaced except for the 5th, part of fingerboard filled... Read More
From Steven Watson 1 month ago
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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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago
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	matthews Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew heel carving.
	(untitled) Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Example of engraving on 12 inch pot. serial number 26.
	(untitled) Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Example of Matthew rim engraving. Bracket band obviously USA influenced.
	Matthews Star Brand Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew Star Trademark.
	Star Brand Linked by Stephen John Prior 3 years ago: Matthew peghead with star patent stamp and engraved shield
	1881 Census, 37 Bull St, Birmingham Linked by Pomeroy 3 years ago
	C. Scotcher & Son, 37 Bull St, Birmingham Linked by Pomeroy 3 years ago