25-inch kettledrum.
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InstrumentKettledrum |
Instrument FamilyPercussion |
MakerPremier |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; England |
Date MadeCirca 1930-1935 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Copper bowl; chromium-plated fittings; rod tensioning with 6 tuning handles; one folds flat (drop handle) for ease of beating; also pedal action; pedal connected to tensioning rods by means of screwed rods; rubber covered pedal. With skin head. Inscribed on side of bowl "Premier / TRADE MARK / BRITISH MADE / DELUXE MODEL". Performance characteristics: Compass B?² - F³, possibly wider. |
NotesA. Myers; C. Overton and R. Parks, 2.5.98. |
MeasurementsInstrument: 64.77cm diameter, 50.8cm tall. |
ProvenanceFormerly owned by Wally Gurr, a pupil of James Blades. ; Purchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund, 1984. |
CollectionBlades Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number2381 |