help to identify a vintage Hawaiian Uke

[roqueOxford]

Hi guys

A friend of mine is trying to sell this ukulele and asked me about onfo. Never seen this type of ukulele before.
Looks like a Hawaiian koa-martin style.

Anyone can date it? or estimate the current value?
Looks old and beautiful. The wood is simply amazing, the tunning is very challenging but sounds dark and rich like an old kamaka

Thanks again!

Roque

 

[badhabits]

I'd say 1920s to 40s. Google the name on the headstock and a lot comes up, even old reverb listings. There is one on display at the Bishop museum in HNL!

 

[Paul1973UK]

From Lardy's Ukulele Database​

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Paul (and Harold) Summers​

Waikiki with Paul's book Moana the Brothers labels The Summers brothers, Paul and Harold, were not makers but they had the Ukulele concession in the Royal Hawaiian and Moana hotels, (the two best), during the 20's to 40's, (Paul who was the most famous brother, was a member of the "Royal Hawaiians" a famous Hawaiian music band of the time who worked out of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, did lots of radio broadcasts across mainland America and was led by Harry Owens). They gave lessons, wrote tutorials and sold a number of Hawaiian made Ukuleles in these shops, including some branded with the hotel name, (famously the Hawaiian Mahogany Co. made "Royal Hawaiian"), but they also branded their own, often but not exclusively, made by Sam Chang, either as Paul F Summers, or Harold L Summers The Waikiki Ukulele.

 

[gustophersmob]

I’ve nothing to add other than it’s a very pretty uke!

 

[roqueOxford]

Thanks a lot guys!! Very helpful.