One of the cleanest B & D Silverbells we've had in recent years, as it has a remarkably intact finish and very nice plating as well. The hole in the shell for the knee mute lever is there, but there are no clamp marks on the dowel stick so the lever assembly was clearly never installed. Also has a Bestone armrest. The original case is in good shape, but is not as clean as the banjo and has some tape on the edges. Frets are in good shape, with only slight finger wear to the ebony fretboard in the lower positions. A very nice and original instrument from one of the best manufacturers of the tenor banjo's golden age.