DUPLEX 1-ply mahogany, circa 1900s Approximately 15.5 inches A snare drum made entirely of mahogany, including the shell and hoops. I believe it would be difficult to play with an open rim technique like modern drums. I have kept it in careful storage since I acquired it, without using it for playing. My impression from test playing is that it produces a very deep low end, and the sound image of the drum itself has a thickness that is different from modern drums. I think it would be useful for recording or film scores. The heads are both genuine leather (I believe it was lambskin, if I remember correctly). The snares are not the original guitar strings, but PureSound snares have been installed, improving practicality. Regarding the size, there were no standardized measurements like today, so it is made slightly larger. It fits perfectly on a Slingerland snare stand, so I am including it in the sale. This stand is from the 1960s. This is a very special item, so I am open to discussing the price within a reasonable range. This time, rather than keeping it as a decorative item, I decided to offer it for sale in the hopes of passing this snare on to someone who can still use it for playing. Although it is a snare drum from over 100 years ago, I am reminded of how interesting drums are, as the basic structure was already perfected at that time. It would be difficult to make a mahogany snare drum of this size nowadays. If you are interested, please consider it. Also, due to its age, please understand that it is sold as-is, with no returns or exchanges.