The painting on this drum is reminiscent of the scene on Federally-contracted pieces, though the most obvious difference is the lack of a ribbon in which the unit’s name would be painted, $3,000. S.E.L.L. Antiques/Paul Goodwin
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Regimental Style Drum Sans Banner
The painting on this drum is reminiscent of the scene on Federally-contracted pieces, though the most obvious difference is the lack of a ribbon in which the unit’s name would be painted, $3,000. S.E.L.L. Antiques/Paul Goodwin
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