AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
CIVIL WAR ERA "RANDOLPH LIGHT INFANTRY" REGULATION SNARE DRUM. Fine painted Civil War eagle drum measuring 17" tall and 15-1/2" diameter with large American shield with riband reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "RANDOLPH LIGHT INFANTRY" on bottom riband. The Randolph Light Infantry was a Boston area militia unit that became a part of the 4th Massachusetts Infantry which participated at the Battle of Port Hudson, Louisiana and other Louisiana campaigns prior in the 19th AC. Original Civil War painted eagle drums with unit designations are quite rare and this appears to be a fine example. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Painting appears original with no in-painting with layer of darkened varnish which continues over entire body of drum. Heads, ropes and tighteners are all restored, though patent brass snare appears original. 49055-37 (6,000-8,000) JS0