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1930’s Bill Jones Tattoo machine frame with provenance evidence Jonesy
$ 528
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For sale is a chrome plated brass tattoo machine frame I purchased from Shanghai Kate Hellenbrand made by Bill Jonesy in the 1930s. I have had it mounted and protected in a shadow box in my shop for almost 10 years. Provenance comes with this purchase, which is a letter from Kate Hillenbrand contesting to the authenticity and a receipt for payment to Kate Hillenbrand certifying it as “an authentic pre-WWII plated (brass) Tattoo machine frame generated by Bill Jones (aka Jonesy) ... it’s authenticity has been verified by: Bowery Stan Moskowitz (who apprenticed with Jones), Tennessee Dave and Rick Walters. And by Kate Hillenbrand. thank you and enjoy this unique piece of history...”Buy with confidence and know that the sale of this item supports the Paralyzed Veterans of America, and helps veterans with special needs. Thank you.