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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Eisele Drum with Decal Eagle and Flag
Information from Cowan's Auction Website:
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium: $180.00
Auction: 2004, Fall Historic Americana / Dec 2-3
475. INDIAN WARS ERA DRUM WITH EAGLE & FLAG, late Indian Wars militia drum with original varnish finish, polychrome decal of spread winged eagle clutching flag pole in talons with U.S. flag with 12 stars; interior printed paper label that reads Henry Eilese [sic, Eisele] / Bass And Snare Drums / 209 & 211 Grand Street New York / N.B. Drum Heads, Sticks, Cords, etc. Constantly On Hand; with scroll decorated top and bottom bands; 17.5"diameter x 12" high. Missing heads, else VG.
(EST $400-$500)
Price Realized: $180.00
Price includes buyer's premium.
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
6270 Este Ave
Cincinnati, OH United States 45232
513-871-1670
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