Early American Patriotic Painted Drum

Lot #: 20

Ca 1795. 15.75" height x 16" diameter. Void of maker's label. Black stenciled letters Liberty and initials AJF. "Chicken head" eagle with patriotic shield. The eagle is clutching a 16-star American flag in one talon and olive branches in the other. Body of drum is secured together at the seam with rivets.

Price Realized $6,325

COWAN'S AUCTIONS

5/ 2&3 / 2012 - Historic Firearms & Early Militaria

May 2nd, 2012

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