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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
![A cased Keech banjolele, model A, serial number 9655, scratched signature to the back, 55 cm (l), case A/F. [W]](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/7c9229aa-a484-4900-ab7e-b1e200c98be9/90829855-a575-4b77-b5d4-b1e801166ef0/468x382.jpg)
![A vintage, four string banjolele, unknown maker, contained in fitted case. [W]](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/87e562d4-9a52-4ff1-8acb-b11e01171874/3d893eb2-2641-4951-a3a0-b1700114a019/468x382.jpg)
Lot 303
From the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band, an early 20th century John Grey & Sons four-string banjolele, 59 cm long, in a later carry case, the body with Vivian's address label, reading 'If Orphan'd, Bewlider'd or Undeliver'd, Please Return to Vivian Stanshall, The Still Standing House, 21 Hillfield Park, Muswell Hill, London N10 3QT'. This lot, along with all others in the sale, has been consigned for sale by Vivian's son, Rupert. Please see the following article on our website for further background.https://www.dawsonsauctions.co.uk/news-item/dawsons-announce-sale-of-selected-items-from-the-collection-of-vivian-stanshall/?pc=16https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Stanshall
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