George C. Dobson "Victor-Concert" 5-string banjo, Circa 1880's
George Dobson's "Victor" banjos were offered in a variety of styles and prices, with the "Concert" model being one of the top grades priced at $48. This is a high quality banjo from this period with good hardware, a real ebony fingerboard, nice pearl inlays, and the initials GCD inlaid in the peghead.