I doubt Louis is still here, but in case he’s subscribed to the topic I thought I’d better let him know.

Commodore was also a New Zealand guitar company from 1940 to 1960ish making these lap steels. (I’ve one of my own)

They’re extremely rare, and a wonderful guitar, I dare say worth quite a pretty penny.

http://www.grouseguitars.com.au/sold/commodorelap.htm
Is what mine looks like and the only info on them I’ve found on the net.

Good luck to you if you’re listening, if not, hope this was somewhat interesting to anyone else.