Raber October Antiques 10.5.26

Pair Ludwig Hand-Tuned Copper Timpani

This auction ended on October 5, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: $175

Description

A pair of hand-tuned timpani, or kettledrums, featuring polished copper bowls. The instruments are equipped with chrome-plated steel rims and six T-handle tensioning screws each for manual tuning. The second drum is fitted with a circular cardboard protective cover, to which a torn white paper label is adhered.