Saturday, November 29, 2008

Horstmann & Bros, Eagle & Shield, Regimental, 15 inch


Drum; Civil War, Horstmann & Bros, Eagle & Shield, Regimental, 15 inch.

A Horstmann & Brothers signed Civil War Regulation Regimental Eagle Drum; image courtesy of James D. Julia, Inc. Item D9982262

Category: militaria
Type: drums & bugles
Origin: Pennsylvania
Year: 1861 - 1865

A Civil War Regulation Regimental Eagle Drum. Painted ribbon reads "__ REG. U.S. INFANTRY" held in beak of painted eagle with patriotic shield. Maker's label inside reads "MANUFACTURED BY HORSTMANN & BROTHERS & CO. MILITARY FURNISHERS. FIFTH & CHERRY STREETS, PHILADELPHIA". A fine, untouched drum and it would be hard to find a better one.

PROVENANCE: available on full record.
CONDITION: available on full record.
DIMENSIONS: available on full record.
PRE-SALE ESTIMATE: available on full record.
PRICE REALIZED AT AUCTION: available on full record.


Source: p4A.com, ltd.

1 comment:

  1. Looking for an image of a 23rd Ohio Infantry Volunteer field drum.

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