Lot 6545
A large Polish kettle drum, dated 1852
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Hammer price € 1,500
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Heavy, hammered copper body with a circular tension ring and nine riveted clamping screws in blackened iron. A brass dedication plaque on the front with the engraved inscription „Ofiara Napomocyny Petrykowski dnia 1 Wrzesnia 1852 Roku" (donated by N. Petrykovski on 1 September 1852). The blackened iron base, the electrification and interior light bulb plus the round glass top are later replacements for use as a table. Diameter of the kettle drum 64 cm, height 47 cm. Total height including base 60 cm. Total weight 14.5 kg. Weight of the glass top 6.5 kg.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
