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Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto

Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto

Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto  Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto
This offering is an original Maker Labeled Civil War era rope tension drum. The drum measures 12½" in maximum diameter, 8¼" in height. It has a maple shell with black painted wood bands, the roping appears to be original as are the leather heart shaped adjusters, each of which has a double stamped rosette design on it. The snare adjuster in also in place. The finish is original on both the shell and the bands and is in excellent uncleaned condition. Both skin heads are broken but the drum itself is excellent with no breaks, cracks or repairs.

On the inside of the drum is the original makers label that reads MADE BY GEO. Written on the label in ink is a notation that reads "RAYMOND EVERETT WILSON CHRISTMAS 1902 WORCESTER", we have included two views of the label to make viewing easier.

Included with the drum is a copy photo of the original drummer boy with the drum. The back of the photo has a pencil notation that reads "CHARLES WILSON FATHER OF RAYMOND WILSON". If additional photo's are needed or you have need of answers to questions we do not address we will be happy to supply them. WE USUALLY SEND OUR INVOICE WITHIN 1 HOUR OF THE AUCTIONS ENDING.

The item "Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto" is in sale since Monday, May 30, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items". The seller is "americaspride" and is located in Trenton, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto  Antique 1860's Civil War Era Drum Labeled Geo W Bemis Rope Tension named withphoto