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Leedy Snare Drum - Engraved - 1920's Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I have an old snare drum that I would like to know more about. It

is marked Leedy, Indianapolis Ind on the hoop. It is engraved with

a flower design and I think it is from the late 1920's, because it has

a speedway throwoff. The shell is gold or brass colored and the hoops

and hardware appear to be nickel.

As you can tell, I don't know a lot about drums, but thought this

was a good place to come. I would like to get an idea of the drum's

history and value.

Thank you for any help you can give me.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From redneckdrum

I have an old snare drum that I would like to know more about. Itis marked Leedy, Indianapolis Ind on the hoop. It is engraved witha flower design and I think it is from the late 1920's, because it hasa speedway throwoff. The shell is gold or brass colored and the hoopsand hardware appear to be nickel. As you can tell, I don't know a lot about drums, but thought thiswas a good place to come. I would like to get an idea of the drum'shistory and value. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Nice drum. I've had a couple of these - In prestine condition, these run 800-1200 - That being a black elite. I'm not sure if your drum never had the finish applied or was stripped but i would value it at 450-650 assuming there are no extra holes or issues.. but hey, its vintage drums - you never know.

Good luck!

Posted on 12 years ago
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Don't know a lot about vintage drums,but you know it has a Speedway strainer?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I tried to do some research about the drum before I had the nerve

to make a post. I was hoping for some more information about

the history of the drum, since this seems to be the place with all

the vintage drum experts. I appreciate any and all help.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From redneckdrum

I have an old snare drum that I would like to know more about. Itis marked Leedy, Indianapolis Ind on the hoop. It is engraved witha flower design and I think it is from the late 1920's, because it hasa speedway throwoff. The shell is gold or brass colored and the hoopsand hardware appear to be nickel. As you can tell, I don't know a lot about drums, but thought thiswas a good place to come. I would like to get an idea of the drum'shistory and value. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Mid-1920s 5x14 Leedy Black Elite with nickel plated hardware...the shell should be cleaned and given a protective clear coat, the hardware will clean up and polish up nicely.

Mike Curotto

Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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Why don't drum makers use lugs with mounting screws on the outside like this anymore? Classy.

Posted on 12 years ago
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