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Lot 36

Drumhead Tube. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. An empty...

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Drumhead Tube. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. An empty wooden tube is capped with tissue paper on both ends. One drumhead is punctured, and a silk handkerchief is produced from within. French polished wooden tube, two wooden rings and wooden “bullet” gimmick, all finely turned by Floyd Thayer. Height 5”. Minor wear to finish. Near fine. RARE; the first example we have encountered.