A few examples of appraisal values for
FIFE AND DRUM

• CIVIL WAR ERA DRUM SHELL AND
  CIVIL WAR ERA DRUM SHELL AND LATER FIFE The drum by an unknown maker, the rims left their natural color while the shell is stained red and has an incised floral design around the side holes (overall wear and scuffs, but solid and a good candidate for restoration); the fife a Crosby model by George Cloos, probably early 20th century, ebony with german silver ferrules (17 in.) (a few marks and owner's initials, else very good condition).
• Pair of Drum Sticks PLUS Fife and
  Pair of Drum Sticks PLUS Fife and Bugle Pair of drum sticks with holder plus fife and bugle. Condition: Fife is missing one of its German silver end pieces.
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope tension Regimental drums. 1) The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders drum emblazed with their thistle & crown badge at front center flanked by battle honors. 2) The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers drum emblazoned with dragon slayer on horseback under Latin motto, flanked by battle honors. Both measure approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Queen's Own drum has large indent at brass side. Wear to drum skins.
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope-tension Regimental side drums. 1) The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) British Army side drum with their regimental badge emblazoned front and center flanked by battle honors. The Royal Scots having been the oldest infantry regiment of the British Army. 2) 1st Battalion The Royal Fusiliers replica drum with the badge emblazoned front & center flanked by battle honors. Each measures approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Light paint loss. Oxidation to brass. Wear to drum skins and tension ropes commensurate with age. Fusiliers drum has faux drum skins and faux leather adjustment tabs at the tension ropes.
• A Coldstream Drummer’s tunic with
  A Coldstream Drummer’s tunic with fringed collar and epaulettes decorated stripes of fleur-de-lis
• Two tribal drums, a low stool, a
  Two tribal drums, a low stool, a cauldron and a pottery vessel
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope tension Regimental drums. 1) Black Watch Royal Highlanders drum by George Potter. Emblazoned with Black Watch badge at front center flanked by battle honors. Impressed ''George Potter & Co. Makers Aldershot'' at brass. 2) Royal Dublin Fusiliers drum. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers created in 1881 and disbanded in 1922. With their badge at front center within clover wreath and battle honors banner. Indecipherable maker's mark impressed at brass topped by small crown. Both measure approx. 15.25'' h x 14.75'' w. CONDITION: Black Watch drum body has large indent at painted side. Oxidation to exposed brass. Wear to drum skins.
• A Regimental drum, The Royal
  A Regimental drum, The Royal Irish Rifles, with Regimental Crest, 36cm diameter, 37cm high
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope tension British Army Regimental side drums. 1) The Royal Scots Greys 2nd Dragoons drum with their thistle and crown badge emblazoned front and center flanked by battle honors. Gold contrast on a deep blue ground. 2) 1st Battalion The London Scottish drum with lion & unicorn badge emblazoned at front center, flanked by battle honors. Each measures approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Light paint loss. Oxidation to brass. Wear to drum skins and tension ropes commensurate with age.
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope tension British Army Regimental side drums. 1) 1st Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders with antlered stag regiment badge emblazoned front and center flanked by battle honors. 2) The 22nd Cheshire Regiment drum emblazoned with regiment badge flanked by battle honors. Each measures approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Light paint loss. Oxidation to brass. Wear to drum skins and tension ropes commensurate with age. Gordon drum has indent in brass body.
• A Derby figure of a seated shepherd
  A Derby figure of a seated shepherd playing the bagpipes, 17cm high and a pair of smaller figures with flower garlands, 13cm high
• FIFE. American 19th century
  FIFE. American 19th century curly maple. With nickel ferrules. 16 1/2''l.
• THREE MEISSEN FIGURES Late 19th
  THREE MEISSEN FIGURES Late 19th century Comprising; a fife and drum player; a girl with spade and flower posy and a figure of a young woman in dancing pose, blue crossed swords marks, 13.5cm to 19.5cm high
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two remarkable painted, brass body, rope-tension British Army Regimental drums. 1) 1st Battalion Scots Guard drum with ornately painted and gilt emblazon featuring lion and unicorn flanked by battle honors. Signed by artist C.A. Collins at lower right. George Potter & Co. plaque mounted at brass. 2) Scots Guard drum with realistically rendered and gilt emblazon featuring lion and unicorn against a red ground. Each measure approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Red ground drum has some loss of paint and scattered indents at brass body. Wear to drum skins and tension ropes commensurate with age.
• Staffordshire figure of a
  Staffordshire figure of a Scotsman sleeping on a drum 19th c. an untitled version of "The Soldier's Dream". 10"h.
• DECORATED MARCHING DRUMDecorated
  DECORATED MARCHING DRUMDecorated Marching Drum
• DRUMMING SOLDIER Chein lithographed
  DRUMMING SOLDIER Chein lithographed tin depicts parade drummer in red suit stamped sticks in hands hand controlled actions. 7 1/8'' h. (VG Cond.)
• CHEIN PARADE DRUMMER Lithographed
  CHEIN PARADE DRUMMER Lithographed tin depicted in parade stance with drum stick in hand key wind allows drumming motions and cymbal action. 8 3/4'' h. (VG Cond.)
• A set of 20th Century bagpipes with
  A set of 20th Century bagpipes with composition ivorine mounted drones and rosewood chanter in a wooden case
• HIGHLAND REGIMENT BONNET TOGETHER
  HIGHLAND REGIMENT BONNET TOGETHER WITH A REGIMENTAL DRUMMERS TUNICHIGHLAND REGIMENT BONNET TOGETHER WITH A REGIMENTAL DRUMMERS TUNIC, a feather bonnet of a Highland infantry regiment with the Black Watch regimental cypher attached together with a red regimental ceremonial tunic (2)
• Third Maine Infantry Regiment
  Third Maine Infantry Regiment Drum 16" width x 15.25" height. Hand-painted lettering on face of drum forming a circle Third Maine Infantry Reg. Opposite side of drum with large hand painted eagle clutching a patriotic shield rendered in yellow red white and blue. ?Paper label inside reads Drum and Fife Made and Sold by J. & G. Dennison Freeport.? Condition: Body of drum is very good. Batter head and snare head are severely torn. Leather snares are severed.?
• (2) SNARE FIELD DRUM & BUGLE
  (2) SNARE FIELD DRUM & BUGLE HORN(lot of 2) Military instruments, 19th c., comprising: (1) brass snare field drum, tears to surface, approx 14.5"h, 16"diam, (1) bugle horn, marked G. Marzo, Madrid, wear to leather, approx 11.5"h, 5"diam
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope tension British Army regimental side drums. 1) 17th/21st Lancers cavalry regiment side drum with their badge, skull & crossbones motto and battle honors emblazoned across the front on a cream ground. 2) Corps of Royal Engineers drum with the regiment badge and motto emblazoned across the front. Each are approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Lancers drum has dent in seam where brass meets painted area of body. RE drum with paint loss, dent in brass body, small crack at wood base.
• 20TH C BRITISH REGIMENTAL DRUM,
  20TH C BRITISH REGIMENTAL DRUM, GOOD CONDITION.15" HIGH, 14 1/2" DIAMETER.
• VICTORIAN PAINTED PARADE DRUM
  VICTORIAN PAINTED PARADE DRUM With hide surface and rope ties painted with Royal Coat of Arms and Union Jacks initialed on gold banner ''A.K. & B.B. '' now fitted with three cushion-form feet. 16 1/2 in. 32 3/4 in. diam.
• FOUR BOXED EDITIONS STAR MILITARY
  FOUR BOXED EDITIONS STAR MILITARY MINIATURE SETS Made in Wales, to include: (3) three sets of "Highland Pipe and Drum" marching bands (6) figures each; Indian army lancers marching (6); (5) unboxed "Black Watch Marching" and (13) "Sutherland" soldiers. Included in this lot is an unidentified pipe and drum band of (24) figures. The Star models are signed on the undersides.
• SET OF BAGPIPESSet of Bagpipes,
  SET OF BAGPIPESSet of Bagpipes,
• ROSEWOOD FIFE, 19TH C.Rosewood
  ROSEWOOD FIFE, 19TH C.Rosewood fife, 19th c., inscribed Boston Parade ??? , 15 3/4" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Loss to one end ferrule, other ferrule with crack.
• SMALL HANDHELD CEREMONIAL DRUM With
  SMALL HANDHELD CEREMONIAL DRUM With shells, leather, silver, beading, and embroidery.
• Handpainted Infantry Style Drum
  Handpainted Infantry Style Drum would make a great coffee table.
• 19th Century Drum probably
  19th Century Drum probably French, wood, leather, string and copper construction with original red, white and blue painted wooden rims, 15 in., with heavy leather carrying strap,
• A Derby figure group emblematic
  A Derby figure group emblematic of Music, circa 1765-70, modelled as a flute-playing maiden standing beside a column accompanied by two putti holding music, instruments around them, incised no 2179, 25cm high
• AFRICAN TRIBAL WOOD DRUM AND
  AFRICAN TRIBAL WOOD DRUM AND FIGURAL RHYTHM POUNDEAFRICAN TRIBAL WOOD DRUM AND FIGURAL RHYTHM POUNDER, the latter of the Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, 46.75"H.
• Pair of Derby Figural Groups18th
  Pair of Derby Figural Groups18th century unmarked the man playing a bagpipe with a dog at his side (8 5/8 in.) the woman playing a mandolin with a sheep sitting near (8.5 in.).Chipping and loss to bocage on each figure; each missing candlecup; male figure with loss to one foot.
• PREMIER BRITISH ROYAL AIR FORCE
  PREMIER BRITISH ROYAL AIR FORCE DRUM c. 1947, painted drum with coat of arms decoration, stamped "Premier, 1947" to back, inscribed on underside "A/C, Taylor, 2 Flight", 14.75"h x 15.25"dia
• 2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two
  2 PC. ENGLISH REGIMENTAL DRUMS: Two painted brass body, rope tension British Army Regimental side drums. 1) 1st Battalion The Gloucestershire Regiment drum emblazoned with their badge of a sphinx within wreath and crown at top, flanked by battle honors on a bright yellow ground. Signed ''George Potter & Co. Potter's Corner ALDERSHOT''. 2) 1st Battalion The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) emblazoned with their regimental badge on a bright yellow ground. Each measures approx. 15'' h x 15'' w. CONDITION: Light paint loss. Oxidation to brass. Wear to drum skins and tension ropes commensurate with age. Argyll & Sutherland drum has large indent.