I LOVE LUCY- "DESI'S CONGA DRUM" RARE BOXED INSTRUMENT.
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Winning Bid:
$6,957.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #218 - Part II
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Original plain cardboard shipping box is marked "Conga Drum" and has heavily worn "Raymond Kauffman" shipping label. Box contains 19" tall conical cardboard drum w/metal drumhead rims measuring 6.5" at bottom and 11" dia. at top. Cardboard features illustration of Desi Arnaz playing this drum w/repeated images and "Desi's Conga Drum" name. A&A American Metal Toy Co., 1950s. Box is complete but shows heavy and obvious aging/wear and is VG overall. Drum has oxidation to staple running up side used to secure cardboard and paper drumheads show scattered insect damage w/repaired 5.5" tear to top drumhead. Drumhead rims also show wear w/scattered denting. Original vinyl strap has some wear to top but remains intact and attached. Fine overall. One of the rarest and most sought after TV collectibles, w/only two known sales in the past 10 years, both exceeding $4,000.
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