LARGE PAINTED CIVIL WAR DRUM.

LARGE PAINTED CIVIL WAR DRUM. 18″ wide x 12″ high eagle carrying banner in beak reading “REG. U.S. INFANTRY.” The drum is by R. Mein of Fordham, N.Y. and is so marked on the label opposite the vent. 17″ diameter with bent wood body and tightening rings. The vent hole is surrounded by brass tacks. Includes a pair 16-1/2″ drum sticks in fine condition. CONDITION: The painted surface is very good with only minor chips but there is a 7″ split starting at the eagle’s left wing tip and running under that wing. There is light flaking on the eagle’s right side. The fastening rings show some loss of finish together with many splits in the fastening area. Some nails are missing. Both heads are torn and need to be replaced. The tension strings are broken in many places and only five of the leather tightening bands remain. Hamilton Collection 4-52150 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1229	$7,500.00	LARGE PAINTED CIVIL WAR DRUM. 18″ wide x 12″ high eagle carrying banner in beak reading “REG. U.S. INFANTRY.” The drum is by R. Mein of Fordham, N.Y. and is so marked on the label opposite the vent. 17″ diameter with bent wood body and tightening rings. The vent hole is surrounded by brass tacks. Includes a pair 16-1/2″ drum sticks in fine condition. CONDITION: The painted surface is very good with only minor chips but there is a 7″ split starting at the eagle’s left wing tip and running under that wing. There is light flaking on the eagle’s right side. The fastening rings show some loss of finish together with many splits in the fastening area. Some nails are missing. Both heads are torn and need to be replaced. The tension strings are broken in many places and only five of the leather tightening bands remain. Hamilton Collection 4-52150 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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