RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIFE TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF WALNUT DRUMSTICKS.

Revised: 8/19/2010

Additional Information: The drumsticks belonged to John Wyman (b 1760 Lunenberg, MA), first cousin of Reubin Wyman (fife player) and descendant of Joseph Wyman.

RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIFE TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF WALNUT DRUMSTICKS. Last quarter 18th century. Middlesex County Massachusetts. The maple fife fitted with a hand wrought adjustable pewter mouthpiece fitted to the fife with a piece of rawhide. The opposing end drilled with six holes, an old split bound with three segments of hand tied twine. The drumsticks with incised line decoration. Cited in Soldiers, Sailors, and Patriots of the Revolutionary War, Maine compiled by Carleton E. Fisher, Sue G. Fisher on page 886, referencing Mr. Reuben Wyman, born 1764, Worcester, MA and died 1841, Fairfield, ME. It is believed that the fife was made in Massachusetts. The drumsticks belonged to John Wyman (b 1760 Lunenberg, MA), first cousin of Reubin Wyman (fife player) and descendant of Joseph Wyman. SIZE: Fife 14-5/8″ l. Drumsticks 17″ l. PROVENANCE: The Wyman family originating in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, members of which relocated to what is now the family homestead in Maine which has been occupied by descendants of the Wyman family. Extensive research conducted by members of the family; copies of which will be made available to the successful buyer. CONDITION: Fife and drumsticks with old original surfaces showing normal and expected wear due to age. Very fine condition overall. 9-99691 HMG (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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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	2190	$0.00	Revised: 8/19/2010 Additional Information: The drumsticks belonged to John Wyman (b 1760 Lunenberg, MA), first cousin of Reubin Wyman (fife player) and descendant of Joseph Wyman. RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIFE TOGETHER WITH A PAIR OF WALNUT DRUMSTICKS. Last quarter 18th century. Middlesex County Massachusetts. The maple fife fitted with a hand wrought adjustable pewter mouthpiece fitted to the fife with a piece of rawhide. The opposing end drilled with six holes, an old split bound with three segments of hand tied twine. The drumsticks with incised line decoration. Cited in Soldiers, Sailors, and Patriots of the Revolutionary War, Maine compiled by Carleton E. Fisher, Sue G. Fisher on page 886, referencing Mr. Reuben Wyman, born 1764, Worcester, MA and died 1841, Fairfield, ME. It is believed that the fife was made in Massachusetts. The drumsticks belonged to John Wyman (b 1760 Lunenberg, MA), first cousin of Reubin Wyman (fife player) and descendant of Joseph Wyman. SIZE: Fife 14-5/8″ l. Drumsticks 17″ l. PROVENANCE: The Wyman family originating in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, members of which relocated to what is now the family homestead in Maine which has been occupied by descendants of the Wyman family. Extensive research conducted by members of the family; copies of which will be made available to the successful buyer. CONDITION: Fife and drumsticks with old original surfaces showing normal and expected wear due to age. Very fine condition overall. 9-99691 HMG (3,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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