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Silver Kettledrums for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Silver Kettledrums for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Silver Kettledrums for the 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 1876....manufactured to the order of Lieutenant-Colonel Massey, honourably distinguished as "Redan Massey, " by the firm of G. Potter and Co. at Aldershott. They are made in accordance with the latest principles of acoustic art as applied to musical instruments...[They] are intended to replace the former silver drums of the regiment, which were destroyed in the late fire at the Tower of London. They are hammered out of sterling sheet-silver...the "ring" of silver has a peculiar quality in relation to sound...Hence the admixture of that metal in bells, where its introduction is found to produce a most pleasing effect. In the present instance its superiority over the usual material employed is evident from the tone produced, which is both sweet and sonorous'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph print showcases a pair of magnificent Silver Kettledrums, crafted for the esteemed 5th Royal Irish Lancers in 1876. The creator of this artwork remains unknown, but the drums were manufactured under the esteemed auspices of Lieutenant-Colonel Massey, affectionately known as 'Redan Massey.' These drums were produced by the renowned firm of G. Potter and Co. at Aldershot. The drums were meticulously created according to the most advanced principles of acoustic art, enhancing the exceptional tonal qualities of these musical instruments. These drums were intended to replace the former silver drums of the regiment, which had unfortunately been destroyed in a fire at the Tower of London. Each drum is hammered out of sterling sheet-silver, and the "ring" of silver incorporated into the bells possesses a unique property in relation to sound. The superiority of silver over the typical materials used is evident in the sweet and sonorous tone produced by these drums. The engraving on the drums showcases the regimental crest and the regimental number '5' in intricate detail. This print, originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1876, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers and the importance of music in military traditions. The drums, with their regal presence and heraldic detail, continue to resonate with the history and legacy of this esteemed regiment.
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