B&D Silver Bell No. 1 SN 15792

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From mpanther on 7/8/2015 12:18:51 PM

My grandfather passed a few years ago and we found this B&D in his office. Grandmother is considering selling and has asked me to find out whatever I can about this 4 string. Would you be so kind as to point me in the proper direction to find out as much information as we can to establish its value. I included 11 pictures in my profile. Not sure how to add them to this post. Thank you in advance!

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	TenorFiend says: 7/9/2015 9:55:39 AM Yours is indeed a B&D Silver Bell #1 plectrum (22 fret). It appears to be in excellent condition with original tuners, armrest, and Oettinger tailpiece. Provided the neck is straight and flat, I would think $1,500-1,800 would be a fair market value.
	TenorFiend says: 7/9/2015 10:28:23 AM To revise my comment: After a second look at the photos, the tuners are definitely modern replacements. Value is the same.
	jims38134 says: 7/9/2015 4:12:46 PM Odd that it has fret marker at 20th fret?? (I've never seen a B&D plectrum marked there.) Pics are kind of fuzzy, but I don't see backstrap nor multiple plies in center of neck. Better pics of back of neck would help. Jim
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