Image Lot Price Description


2152
$1,066.50

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION PARADE DRUM.

19th century, England. Decorated drum with a painted banner reading “George Potter & Co. Potter’s Corner ALDERSHOT” and decorated with a painted panel with the title “IST BN WELSH GUARDS” within a banner above a full crest flanked by banners listing the campaigns of the battalion beginning with “LOOS” and ending with “BATTAGLIA” within a banner. Additionally mounted on the upper rim of the drum is a presentation sterling silver plaque which reads “PRESENTED TO CDR. KENNETH R. FORCE FROM THE BAND H.M. WELSH GUARD”. Oak body drum now converted to a coffee table with the addition of 3-ball feet and a plate glass top beneath which remains with the orig skin with large tear. On the skin in red ink are the faint remains of signatures and autographs which are partially legible. Paint decoration is thought to be 2nd half of the 20th century. SIZE: 16-1/2″ h x 28-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Painted decoration generally very good. Top skin of drum as noted. Bottom skin intact. Good overall. 50586-10 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2152


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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