$3,555
Two Polychrome Painted Military Drums, America, early 19th century, the first with black-painted rims, red-painted drum shell with and gilt stencil designs of eagles and stars, the second a snare drum with red-painted rims, black-painted drum shell with freehand painted eagle, six-string hide snare underneath, the bottom drumhead with indistinct pen inscriptions, ht. 14 3/4, 14 1/4, dia. 14 3/4, 16 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-20