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This is a circa 1890s George W. Sherman patented improved sonnette, or clapper instrument. The sonnette was used by US military bands.
VINTAGE:Circa 1890s.
SIZE:Approximately 6-1/4" in length and 1-3/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wood, metal.
ATTACHMENT:Metal band.
MARKINGS:PAT. MAY 6, 1890 engraved on both sides.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an 1890s United States Army band equipment collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VAJX13 LFJX4/14 SLDEX7/14
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The sonnette has some light to medium wear, especially on one side of the top end.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.