G.A.R. Red, White, and Blue Painted Wooden Plinth with Drum Tumbler

Description:

G.A.R. Red, White, and Blue Painted Wooden Plinth with Drum Tumbler, America, early 20th century, the rectangular plinth or lectern with applied molding with "G.A.R." gilt-painted acronym, and three diamond-shaped plaques applied to the sides with star and flag motifs, open back with a shelf; the plinth topped with a sheet-metal drum-shaped tumbler for ballots or raffle with slide-lid and turned hardwood handle supported on a red-painted wooden stand, (minor paint loss),plinth ht. 31, top 18 x 23 3/4, tumbler ht. 15 1/2, lg. 20 1/2 in.

Provenance: The tumbler and stand stood each year in the cafeteria at the Wilton Antique Show that Marilyn managed, where it was always used for the show's raffle.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

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