Derek's
Wm L Lange's
Super Paramount
"Artists Professional"
WORKPAGE
Arrival pics 6-10

Near original banjo
Make estimate of repair and report
 

     
Double Decker "Wedding Cake" rim assembly is always a pleasant visual
 

Original Mute and Armrest
No refinish  or replating has been done on the instrument


Plating is almost all worn off
That is common, it was gold right on to the brass


neck angle adjuster between heel and rim


Peghead inlay VG


3 Page "8" tuners with Catalin buttons, one Grover pancake with creme button


one additional Page in the case with a celluloid button and a bright gold plating
 


Bottom trim on the rim is damaged, glue has release and it has broken in several places, and the marquetry is loose as well.
All repairable all pieces present


 
 
 
 

No cracking on resonator back or sidewall, thats good
No missing marquetry


Looks like maybe Ser# 318, I'll have to clean that up a bit to read it


Typical checking of old finish

Laminates are in good condition


Instrument would benefit from a standard restoration with plating if it is to be a  looker/ player, or repaired as needed leaving things original, add calfskin head and make it a collector/ player


Fingerboard and inlay VG, frets fair, need leveling or replacement if too low


No heel crack
 
 


Good gravings in the pearl



MORE TO COME