I picked this up from someone who was selling it online as a decoration and obviously didn't know what they had. It appears to be an all original late 1800’s Marching Parade Snare Drum w/ Calfskin Heads. The Shell measures 15” x 4” and appears to be made of a thin Nickle plated Brass. It comes with the original Stenciled Maple Hoops and all it's original brass and steel hardware. There are no identifying maker's marks inside or out, but I believe it’s in the style of Lyon and Healy. Anyone out there ever see one like this before and if so, any insight as to the maker? Thanks, Randy
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2 years agoi have one.. i use it as a table in my studio. but, i have no idea of it's origen. if you find out, let me know.
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2 years agoI have a Leedy that I use with modified hoops. The nickel over brass shell looks similar. The strainer is different, mine probably 1920.
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2 years agoI have a CW era Snare with the same type strainer==maybe a Soistman of Phila Pa they had a design on their hoops similar to yours but less intricate-- best, john crocken