Here's a new dazzling eBay listing, one of those stealth Stewarts mascarading under the "Acme" label:

"THE ITEM

You are bidding on a late 1800's (1890's) S.S. Stewart Acme Professional Banjo. It is an openback 5 string. With a beautiful mother of pearl Vine Inlay that runs the length of the neck. With an ivroid serrated button on the tailpiece tailpiece. This is a full scale five string neck, with a fiberskin head on the rim, and the strings are in fine order. The detail and craftsmanship of this banjo is beautiful.

ITEM CONDITION

This item plays wonderfully. With a nice tone. It frets true, the strings are a little high near the rim as would be expected in a piece this age. It still frets true the whole length of the neck. The vine inlay is all there, and in beautiful condition. The rim is all sound and in good condition. Only minimal dings and dents on the peg head . A small piece of ebony has been replaced near the fifth nut, bottom fret, and last piece of fret board. These pieces are very tiny., and the replacement job was perfect. The small white iveried or plastic serrated button is in good condition with some slight dings. I will include a chipboard case, it is not the original case, but it is almost new. This is a beautiful and sound instrument. Would be nice for a collector or a player. Bid with confidence."

Current bid is $1500 and I would expect the bids to run up to at least $2500.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble