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2880BBoston
February 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Paint-decorated Toy Drum

Sell one like this
$677$550
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2880BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Paint-decorated Toy Drum, 19th century, calfskin heads secured with wooden hoops on a bentwood body, decorated with orange, green, and blue banding/ribbons on a white background, the front of the shell with a printed decal depicting an eagle under a ribbon reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM," the turned drumsticks are unpainted, (imperfections),ht. 8, dia. 7 5/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Minor tears at edges of top drumhead, tear in the bottom drumhead.


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