Early / Antique American Marching Snare Drum
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**Originally Listed At $600**
North American, United States, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An antique brass snare drum with wood rings painted with orange, white, and black stripes. The hide beater head is worn but the snare wires underneath are intact and made from tight linen fibers. The snare or side drum was invaluable in infantry armies of Europe and North America to signal troops and give orders. This drum is drilled through the wood rims for suspension while marching. Size: 14.5" Diameter x 9" H (36.8 cm x 22.9 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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#174149
North American, United States, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An antique brass snare drum with wood rings painted with orange, white, and black stripes. The hide beater head is worn but the snare wires underneath are intact and made from tight linen fibers. The snare or side drum was invaluable in infantry armies of Europe and North America to signal troops and give orders. This drum is drilled through the wood rims for suspension while marching. Size: 14.5" Diameter x 9" H (36.8 cm x 22.9 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174149
Condition
Batter hides are torn with losses as shown. Missing one tension rod. Stable pressure fissures in wood and chipping to pigments. Brass body is in good condition and snare wires are intact.
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Early / Antique American Marching Snare Drum
Estimate $200 - $300
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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