Tack-decorated Horstmann Rope Tension Drum

Description

Red-painted wooden hoops, unpainted shell with a and an illegible name written near the top, and decorative tack pattern around the vent , calfskin heads (bottom torn) with illegible hand-written markings, original ropes with leather ears, and a label marked "WM. H. HORSTMANN/NO. 51,/North Third Street/PHILADELPHIA".
United States
C. 1850s
Overall ht. 15 5/8"
Dia. 17"

Condition

Bottom head has a tear, has wear from age and use but in overall good condition.

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Tack-decorated Horstmann Rope Tension Drum

Lot 0096

Estimate $300-$500May 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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Spring Military Collections Auction

May 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Sutton, MA, United States

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