11-Star Eagle Motif U.S. Pre-Civil War or Civil War Drum. Professionally cleaned with some repaint, as well as replaced ears, ropes and heads. The Eagle with his wings spread,shows great detail. Paper label reads Drums & Fifes made & Sold by J& G Dennison Freeport. Nice grommet design around air hole. Size: 17" in diameter and 15 1/4" tall. Estimate: $2,800 - up.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
11-Star J.&G. Dennison (Freeport) Eagle Drum
11-Star Eagle Motif U.S. Pre-Civil War or Civil War Drum. Professionally cleaned with some repaint, as well as replaced ears, ropes and heads. The Eagle with his wings spread,shows great detail. Paper label reads Drums & Fifes made & Sold by J& G Dennison Freeport. Nice grommet design around air hole. Size: 17" in diameter and 15 1/4" tall. Estimate: $2,800 - up.
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