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Lot 9
George Formby (d.1961 English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian) - an original vintage G. Houghton & Sons made 'Melody Uke' banjolele signed to the skin by Formby in pencil. Along with a framed display featuring an autograph of Formby dated 1948 mounted beneath a vintage image. The banjolele appearing in good physical condition, recently restrung with new tuning pegs. Old split to the skin, not affecting the signature. With original case. Banjolele measures approx: 60cm long, framed autograph is 49cm x 34cm.
Lot 539
A four-string banjolele, unmarked, in an Ashbury fitted hard case, together with a Malani ukulele (2).Condition Report: - Please note that this lot is not suitable for our in-house postage service.We would recommend collecting this lot or contacting Mailboxes Etc for postage of this lot, their details can be found on https://www.adampartridge.co.uk/services/transport/
Lot 53
Banjolele By Abbott 8" head, 16 frets, 14 tensioning bolts, concave fixed resonator with inlayed flower pattern, mother of pearl inlay to headstock and fretboard and Abbott transfer, in soft case; together with George Formby autograph signed on 1944 2 Franc forces currency note whilst in Normandy August 1944 (framed), six LPs, various books and newsletters and a set of 10 cassette tapesSome wear to frets, mainly limited to first four, requires inner banding on resonator to be reglued, possible separation of glue joint on heel of neck (see image), some dishing to fingerboard on first 3 frets; model unknown
Lot 684
Two George Formby owned instrument cases, each a Paxman banjolele case with Paxman Bros Ltd label inside and numbered 'G1' and 'G3' respectively on the outer, latter 62 cm[George Formby, 1904-1961, was an actor, singer-songwriter, comedian and star of stage and screen. He became Britain’s highest-paid entertainer, described by his biographer, Jeffrey Richards, as "able to embody simultaneously Lancashire, the working classes, the people, and the nation". Beryl Formby, George’s wife and manager, died on Christmas Eve, 1960. Seven weeks following the death of his wife, Formby was engaged to Pat Howson, a teacher, whom he initially met as a child. Formby died three weeks later, prior to the wedding. His will left much of his estate to his fiancé. Subsequently, in June 1961, the entire contents of Formby’s “Beryldene” residence was sold by J Entwistle & Co of Lytham St Annes at public auction from a marquee in its garden. The Formby items offered in this auction were acquired at the Beryldene sale by founding member of the George Formby Society and Carlisle businessman, William Logan. Images of related photographs and documents included for online reference not forming part of the lot.] [ Please note, the Formby lots in this auction are being offered for sale by the family of the late William Logan.]
Lot 677
A George Formby owned William Lange "Banner Blue" banjolele, decorated with mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay, cased, 56 cm[George Formby, 1904-1961, was an actor, singer-songwriter, comedian and star of stage and screen. He became Britain’s highest-paid entertainer, described by his biographer, Jeffrey Richards, as "able to embody simultaneously Lancashire, the working classes, the people, and the nation". Beryl Formby, George’s wife and manager, died on Christmas Eve, 1960. Seven weeks following the death of his wife, Formby was engaged to Pat Howson, a teacher, whom he initially met as a child. Formby died three weeks later, prior to the wedding. His will left much of his estate to his fiancé. Subsequently, in June 1961, the entire contents of Formby’s “Beryldene” residence was sold by J Entwistle & Co of Lytham St Annes at public auction from a marquee in its garden. The Formby items offered in this auction were acquired at the Beryldene sale by founding member of the George Formby Society and Carlisle businessman, William Logan. Images of related photographs and documents included for online reference not forming part of the lot.] [ Please note, the Formby lots in this auction are being offered for sale by the family of the late William Logan.]
Lot 673
A George Formby owned JV Bourdon & Son banjolele in a 'The Whirl' Windsor case, the case numbered 13, 55 cm[George Formby, 1904-1961, was an actor, singer-songwriter, comedian and star of stage and screen. He became Britain’s highest-paid entertainer, described by his biographer, Jeffrey Richards, as "able to embody simultaneously Lancashire, the working classes, the people, and the nation". Beryl Formby, George’s wife and manager, died on Christmas Eve, 1960. Seven weeks following the death of his wife, Formby was engaged to Pat Howson, a teacher, whom he initially met as a child. Formby died three weeks later, prior to the wedding. His will left much of his estate to his fiancé. Subsequently, in June 1961, the entire contents of Formby’s “Beryldene” residence was sold by J Entwistle & Co of Lytham St Annes at public auction from a marquee in its garden. The Formby items offered in this auction were acquired at the Beryldene sale by founding member of the George Formby Society and Carlisle businessman, William Logan. Images of related photographs and documents included for online reference not forming part of the lot.] [ Please note, the Formby lots in this auction are being offered for sale by the family of the late William Logan.]
Lot 678
A George Formby owned Dallas E resonator banjolele, serial E/1139, the headstock having an inlaid mother-of-pearl scroll plaque faintly engraved "George Formby", the case numbered 7, 56 cm[George Formby, 1904-1961, was an actor, singer-songwriter, comedian and star of stage and screen. He became Britain’s highest-paid entertainer, described by his biographer, Jeffrey Richards, as "able to embody simultaneously Lancashire, the working classes, the people, and the nation". Beryl Formby, George’s wife and manager, died on Christmas Eve, 1960. Seven weeks following the death of his wife, Formby was engaged to Pat Howson, a teacher, whom he initially met as a child. Formby died three weeks later, prior to the wedding. His will left much of his estate to his fiancé. Subsequently, in June 1961, the entire contents of Formby’s “Beryldene” residence was sold by J Entwistle & Co of Lytham St Annes at public auction from a marquee in its garden. The Formby items offered in this auction were acquired at the Beryldene sale by founding member of the George Formby Society and Carlisle businessman, William Logan. Images of related photographs and documents included for online reference not forming part of the lot.] [ Please note, the Formby lots in this auction are being offered for sale by the family of the late William Logan.]
Lot 672
A George Formby owned Will Van Allen New Revelation banjolele, the case numbered 8, 55 cm[George Formby, 1904-1961, was an actor, singer-songwriter, comedian and star of stage and screen. He became Britain’s highest-paid entertainer, described by his biographer, Jeffrey Richards, as "able to embody simultaneously Lancashire, the working classes, the people, and the nation". Beryl Formby, George’s wife and manager, died on Christmas Eve, 1960. Seven weeks following the death of his wife, Formby was engaged to Pat Howson, a teacher, whom he initially met as a child. Formby died three weeks later, prior to the wedding. His will left much of his estate to his fiancé. Subsequently, in June 1961, the entire contents of Formby’s “Beryldene” residence was sold by J Entwistle & Co of Lytham St Annes at public auction from a marquee in its garden. The Formby items offered in this auction were acquired at the Beryldene sale by founding member of the George Formby Society and Carlisle businessman, William Logan. Images of related photographs and documents included for online reference not forming part of the lot.] [ Please note, the Formby lots in this auction are being offered for sale by the family of the late William Logan.]
Lot 73
Banjo 5 String no label, 8" head, 22 frets, 12 tuning lugs, fixed resonator, cased; Banjo 5 string 11" head, 20 tuning lugs, fretless neck, open back design, friction tuning pegs, dowel stick stamped 'Manufactured by Lyons Healy Chicago USA, indistinctly signed inside and dated 1913; together with a banjolele style instrument 6 1/2" head, metal hoop, 4 tuning lugs and 6 friction tuners, decorative marquetry to fretless fingerboard (3)Requirers restoration to be playable, no cracks or bad damage to brass hoop/shell, friction pegs require refitting
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