Civil War period snare drum made by famed maker A.D. Stevens of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
There is a wonderful label in very nice condtion inside the drum. What makes it even better is at the bottom of the label in period ink we find, "Sept 1861" I've never seen a snare with a dated label. I was able to get 2 photos thru the peephole to give you an idea of how it looks.
The drum itself measures 15 3/4" in diameter and is 14" high. The red hoops are great. The rope is not original and has one period ear remaining. The top head has a slit as you can see from my photo. Bottom is fine and has some pencil swirls.
FYI I photographed the page from Directory of American Maker by Bazelon & McGuin showing the history of the A.D. Stevens Co.
A few months ago, a similiar drum without a label sold for $2000. plus premium in a New England auction.
Please ENLARGE Pics. No Reserve.
Feel free to email me at barclay7@bellatlantic.net Buyer pays S&I. Monies to be received within 7 days of close of auction otherwise sale is void. PAYPAL ships next day. Good luck & thanks for bidding.
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