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Vintage Ebony Minstrel Style Bones, backside die-stamped "GERMANY"
Vintage Ebony Minstrel Style Bones
Vintage Ebony Minstrel Style Bones
 
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Only $124.99 pair

Here's what you get: One pair (2 individual bones, like in the photo). That's enough to rattle the bones in one hand.

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Vintage Ebony Minstrel Style Bones
Backside die-stamped, "GERMANY"

This pair of ebony minstrel style bones was acquired in March 2016 from a seller in Lake Ann, Michigan.

Description
Smooth black ebony. Never seen a die-stamped pair like this. Backside of each bone die-stamped "GERMANY." Excellent condition. Slightly thinner (and lighter in weight) than traditional minstrel style bones...excellent for medium and small hands.

How Old Are They?
Could be older, but they probably date from the American amateur minstrel period which flourished from the 1920s to 1950s.
Features
  • Vintage Instruments: Ebony hardwood.
  • Backside of each bone die-stamped "GERMANY"
  • Slightly Thinner than Traditional Minstrel Style Bones: Excellent for medium and small hands.
  • Produces sharp strong tone.
  • Minstrel Style Design: Still popular after 150 years.

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