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Description:
British Rope-tension Drum, c. late 19th/early 20th century, red- and blue-painted hoops, blue-painted shell with a British coat of arms, calfskin head (cracked),and a round wooden base, ht. 15 1/4, wd. 17 in.
Provenance: The collection of the Valley Forge Historical Society.
Estimate $200-300
Some paint and decal loss, broken calf skin head, missing the bottom head.
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Keywords
calfskin head, Valley Forge Historical Society, broken calf skin head , missing the bottom headStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
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