Dallas George Formby Model D Banjo Ukelele/Banjolele - 1938, Signed with Original Patent Leather Case

Dallas George Formby Registered Model D Banjo Ukelele/Banjolele - c. 1938, Serial D/2103 with Original Patent Leather Case

A rare Type D Banjolele from the George Formby Registered series, made by John E. Dallas & Sons, London circa 1938. This model was endorsed by George Fomby and was one of the top of the range, featuring birdseye maple resonator, body and neck and a highly polished finish. George Formby himself was often seen using this model on stage and screen. This pre-war example comes complete with its original fitted patent leather case and a 1927 Ukelele and Banjolele song book, making it especially desirable for collectors.

Features:

• Maker: John E. Dalls & Sons, London
• Model: George Formby Registered - Type D
• Serial Number: D/2103
• Date: circa 1938 (pre-war)
• Maple resonator body with nickel-plated hardware
• Natural vellum (skin) head with printed George Formby facsimile signature
• Original George Formby Registered headstock decal
• Original geared tuners
• Original patent leather fitted case included
• 1927 Ukelele and Banjo Ukelele song book included

Condition:

• Carefully cleaned and prepared for sale
• Fully working and playable; holds tuning
• Original skin head shows only light age-related patina
• Nickel hardware has normal vintage tarnish, no serious pitting
• Original case is structurally sound, clasps intact, wear consistent with age

NB: This is not a later 1950s fan-market model but a genuine pre-war Type D Dallas banjolele, licensed in George Fomby's name and produced when his fame was at its peak. This instrument are significantly rarer than the post-war 'Registered' versions and are keenly sought by collectors of Formby memorabilia and vintage British folk instruments.