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2510
$345.00

BRASS BODY PRESENTATION DRUM. You are bidding on a brass bodied snare drum that measures 16″ x 7-1/2″ with decoratively painted red hoops. Brass drums were popular with militia during mid to late 19 century. This drum at one time was silver plated, remnants of silver still can be seen on brass body. Below vent hole is a silver shield 1-1/2″ across that reads “Presented to Robert McConahy by Co. H, 15th Regiment NGP July 1876”. CONDITION: Drum is intact, both heads have large tears, snare tighteners all intact, painted gilt decorations on hoops are only half there from wear. 39019 JS53 (400-600)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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