Rope Tension Base Drum

Rope Tension Base Drum, c. mid-19th century, red-painted hoops, calfskin heads, shell with tack pattern and ivory vent hole, maker's mark inside shell MANUFACTURED BY / WM. BOUCHER, Jr. / MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS / BALTIMORE, MD., ht. 18, wd. 25 in.  
Estimate $400-600

Drum is in good condition with some paint loss on hoops, rope and some leather tensioners are replacements. 

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Price Realized $738

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