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Monday, December 22, 2014

B.E. & M. Brown Painted Drum

B.E. & M. Brown Painted Drum, Winchester, Connecticut, c. 1815, the case decorated with brass tacks, (damage), ht. 13, dia. 16 in.

Estimate $200-250

tear to drum, newer red paint

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Price Realized $554

Source: http://www.bidsquare.com/l/884/be-m-brown-painted-drum