Value of Georg S Sandstrom banjo uke?

I realize this is an old thread, but I was searching for information on the Sandstrom Banjo Ukulele and found this.

I have one that belonged to my Grandfather. He lived in Oakland in the 1920's-1940's, so it makes sense that he'd be in the right area at the right time to get one. He was a multi-instrument musician and I know the banjo ukulele was very popular back then.

It's in original condition with no damage other than a little wear from playing. It has the original case and even found some original replacement strings tucked inside.

I replaced the strings with modern nylon ones and it's back in business. It's hard to keep tuned with the skin resonator and the bridge moving around so easily. I love to play it with older songs from that era ("Yes sir that's my Baby", and "California Here I come", etc.)
-Jamie
 
Tried to post 4-5 photos but it blocked me. I guess I'll try one and see how it goes.
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Hello!
I made a short video of me playing my Sandstrom Banjo-Ukulele.

Best to ignore the signer...and most of the playing. ;)

 
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