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vintage tin drum

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Tin Antique Snare Drum with brass tension rods, canvas strap. The shell is tin.  The rim is wood, with a black and orange art nouveau style design.  The skin is fully intact but does has some small areas of discoloration and staining. Have included a picture of a stamp on the side of skin, but is difficult to make out. The strings across the drum are intact and held by a nice brass key. It is 16-1/2" in diameter and 5-5/8" in height. What is age,value, and maker?

Category Music and Music Instruments
Medium tin, brass, wood
Distinguishing marks can't read maker's mark on skin, patent Date : Nov. 29. '81
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 16-1/2"9diameter) X 5-5/8"(height)
Date Period 1881, 129 years old
Weight 2-3 lbs.
History mother had it in her basement
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