Monday, December 22, 2014

Early American Patriotic Painted Drum


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

Source: http://www.bidsquare.com/l/20/early-american-patriotic-painted-drum

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