CIVIL WAR ERA SNARE DRUM.

CIVIL WAR ERA SNARE DRUM. Probably used at GAR reunions, this classic Civil War period Snare Drum measures 17″ in diameter, 14″ high. Drum body has long, long ago been painted over with gold paint obscuring any orig. Civil War decorations such as an Eagle. Drum now decorated with 2 19th C. Civil War lithographs, both being about 8″ by 10″, one being an equestrian view of Gen. George Meade, the other view being a group of Zouaves. The 2 images are framed on either side by a series of patriotic red, white, and blue painted 5 pointed stars. A very neat and decorative Civil War drum with unique decoration. CONDITION: Drum overall is in good to very good condition. Bottom head is broken, top head is intact, orig. red paint through top and bottom hoop appear orig. Shows plenty of legitimate wear and use. 4-87651 JS97 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2235	$1,667.50	CIVIL WAR ERA SNARE DRUM. Probably used at GAR reunions, this classic Civil War period Snare Drum measures 17″ in diameter, 14″ high. Drum body has long, long ago been painted over with gold paint obscuring any orig. Civil War decorations such as an Eagle. Drum now decorated with 2 19th C. Civil War lithographs, both being about 8″ by 10″, one being an equestrian view of Gen. George Meade, the other view being a group of Zouaves. The 2 images are framed on either side by a series of patriotic red, white, and blue painted 5 pointed stars. A very neat and decorative Civil War drum with unique decoration. CONDITION: Drum overall is in good to very good condition. Bottom head is broken, top head is intact, orig. red paint through top and bottom hoop appear orig. Shows plenty of legitimate wear and use. 4-87651 JS97 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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