S.S.Stewart, circa 1888
Thoroughbred "Presentation"
© Frank Ford, 2003; Photos by FF

At substantial extra cost, S.S.Stewart was happy to make banjos that were much more elaborately decorated than the catalog items. This particular one features some of the most elegant bas relief carving I've seen on a vintage banjo. That lion looks ready to do a job on the player's hand. . .

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