Antique Royal Fusiliers Regimental Side Drum George Potter & Co Aldershot c1920s For Sale
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Antique Royal Fusiliers Regimental Side Drum George Potter & Co Aldershot c1920s: $1006.72
Rare Authentic Dual-Marked British Regimental Drum – Royal Fusiliers (7th Foot)This is a museum-grade example of a British militaryRoyal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)side drum. Unlike decorative replicas, this is a genuine military-issue instrument featuring the rare and highly sought-afterdual-maker provenance.Historical Provenance & Authenticity Marks:
Stamped Brass Shell:Deeply struck with theGeorge Potter & Co. Aldershotmaker's mark and the Royal Arms. This confirms it was manufactured in the "Home of the British Army" factory.
Internal Red Paper Label:Intact label forHenry Potter & Co. Ltd., 36/38 West Street, Charing X Road, London. This specific address dates the piece to the period following 1904, and likely after the 1918 merger of the two Potter family branches.
Hand-Painted Battle Honours:The drum is emblazoned with the regiment's storied history, includingTalavera, Badajoz, Vittoria, Orthes, and prominently, theAfghanistan 1878-80campaign honor.
Construction & Materials:
Traditionalrope-tension systemwith white leather "ears" (tensioners).
Hand-paintedash wood hoopsin regimental red and blue with a white chevron pattern.
Authentic brass shell construction, providing the correct weight and resonance of a field-used instrument.
