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Rope-tensioned Drum of the city drummer Beck
The city drummer Christoph Beck lived from von 1805 - 1867. In addition to his main profession, he was active as a drum teacher and dealer in drum skins.
His son Jakob (Schaggi) Beck (1834 - 1891) was also known by the name of 'Schnuurebegg'. He was also a fine drummer and drum teacher. According to the note on the file card of the HMB, Beck announced the general mobilisation in the streets of Basel in 1870.
Object Description
Maker unknownBasel (?), 19th centuryBasel crosier (engraving, shell) Copper, engraved; wood, painted; skin;hemp rope, leather; ironRope in ten courses; gut snare is missingH. 33 cm; 0 39,5 cm (skin)Donation Burgerratskanzlei, Basel lnv.-no. 1927.237.
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