1933 Selmer Eddie Freeman Special tenor guitar, Serial Number 276

Selmer Eddie Freeman Special tenor guitar, made in France, circa 1933, ser. no. 276; Back and sides: Indian rosewood, repair to bass rib, further minor imperfections, refinish; Table: spruce, heavy wear to bass side of fretboard, other minor imperfections, refinish; Fretboard: ebony, lacquered, wear to first and second positions; Frets: heavily worn, top two frets missing; Hardware: generally good, bridge refinished which has bled into the table on the treble side; Case: hard case; Overall condition: poor

Produced: 1933

Serial No: 276

Comments:

Note the label with Maccaferri inked out.  

Owned by Brian Vance converted to 6 string by RY Aylward Guitars. 

Not clear the date of this auction but estimating November 2018.  the guitar is in rough shape so a conversion post auction is not unreasonable.

Estimate: £2000-4000

Sold For: £2100.00

https://www.guitar-auctions.co.uk/sale/78/287/Selmer-Eddie-Freeman-Special-tenor-guitar-made-in-France-circa-1933-ser-no-276