RARE A.Stahopoulo New York Epiphone Tenor Banjo

You are bidding on a rare Epiphone tenor banjo marked A.Stathopoulo New York on the body and pat. pending, and Epiphone on the head stock, I read on line that the Stathopoulo family started the Epiphone name in New York, the banjo is in really good condition considering the age, the fret board is missing some inlay as you can see,the neck is in very good condition with great wood work, no visible cracks or repairs,there are 24 lugs looks like nickle over brass,The banjo is 30 3/4'' long with a 1'' nut and a 11'' skin, only issue I see is the metal neck brace inside is missing and one lug stud,this is a rare find and would make a great add to your collection,I have done nothing to the banjo all it needs is a little cleaning and the parts missing that I listed. Also the banjo sounds great.I do not have a case.Buyer to pay 30.00 Shipping in US