CIVIL WAR EAGLE DRUM WITH DRUMMER BOY BUCKLE AND DRUMSTICKS.

SN NSN. Fine regulation painted Civil War infantry eagle drum and rare drummer boy’s buckle with pair of drumsticks. This is a type drum and buckle seen in Civil War photographs. These buckles are rarely offered in non-excavated condition but often show up excavated in campsites and battle fields. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Drum measures 14″ high including red painted 1″ hoops. Drum is just over 16″ in dia. Heads have been backed with 1/4″ wood panels for display, a round piece of glass has been added to the top so drum can be used as a sturdy table. There is a later added metal snare device attached near vent hole with extension attached to to drum inside tack design about 3″ from vent. Ropes appear of later vintage as do the few remaining tighteners. Painted eagle device appears orig with no apparent in-painting, though a slight yellowing to varnish layer. Buckle is complete with both bales for sticks firmly attached as are the soldered wire hooks. Brass buckle has an overall grungy patina with dirt and grime appearing “as found” and several small bends. Accompanying drumsticks display well and are in typical good condition. 4-54276 JS226 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3299

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3299	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR EAGLE DRUM WITH DRUMMER BOY BUCKLE AND DRUMSTICKS. SN NSN. Fine regulation painted Civil War infantry eagle drum and rare drummer boy’s buckle with pair of drumsticks. This is a type drum and buckle seen in Civil War photographs. These buckles are rarely offered in non-excavated condition but often show up excavated in campsites and battle fields. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Drum measures 14″ high including red painted 1″ hoops. Drum is just over 16″ in dia. Heads have been backed with 1/4″ wood panels for display, a round piece of glass has been added to the top so drum can be used as a sturdy table. There is a later added metal snare device attached near vent hole with extension attached to to drum inside tack design about 3″ from vent. Ropes appear of later vintage as do the few remaining tighteners. Painted eagle device appears orig with no apparent in-painting, though a slight yellowing to varnish layer. Buckle is complete with both bales for sticks firmly attached as are the soldered wire hooks. Brass buckle has an overall grungy patina with dirt and grime appearing “as found” and several small bends. Accompanying drumsticks display well and are in typical good condition. 4-54276 JS226 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 3299 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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CIVIL WAR EAGLE DRUM WITH DRUMMER BOY BUCKLE AND DRUMSTICKS.