I agree. The hoops on the Artist model were a triple flange "type", but not your typical modern day triple flange style.I though double flange has one bend or two angles. Like an "L". Still a stick chopper top edge.The triple flange "type" I was talking about still has the stick chopper top edge, but there are two bends or three angles on the hoop. The additional angle wraps around the flesh hoop.Here is an example:http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/other_stuff/rich_k/fulldr3.jpg-Tim

According to DrCJW, Slingerland offered solid 1-ply maple shells from 1934 to 1964.[INDENT]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_3_shells2.html[/INDENT]As was originally noted, the strainer does appear to be Slingerland from 1928 to 1934.[INDENT]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/drcjw/article_5_strainers_3point-1.html[/INDENT]Sea Green Pearl was in the 1930-1933 Slingerland catalog.Actually, Artists has double flange hoops. Triple flange are what you see on modern drums.[INDENT]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1930_slingerland_14_th.jpg[/INDENT]Sea Green Pearl was not in the 1940 Slingerland catalog.[INDENT]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/finishes/slingerland/1940_slingerland_thumb.jpg[/INDENT]The 1936 catalog shows the "top of the line" drums using the new cast lugs and not tube lugs.The hoops are "L-shaped" or double flange, which were offered on the Defiance Snare seen here:[INDENT]http://www.vintagedrumguide.com/images/catalogs/slingerland/1930_slingerland_4_th.jpg[/INDENT]Based on the catalog pictures and descriptions, The Artist had a Triple flange type hoop that extends over the flesh hoop. In 1936, the Professional models were not available in Pearl finishes, but they did use double flange hoops.Based on the shell being 1-ply maple with maple re-rings, the strainer style and the wrap color ... I would say this is between 1933 and 1935. That's if it is even a Slingerland. :DThe vent hole just above the butt-end, the original bake-lite grommet, flat-sided balls on the lugs and no badge are still a mystery.Please correct me if any of my research is incorrect.-Tim

[Attachment: 69985][Attachment: 69986][Attachment: 69987]I see this thread never got resolved and I'm gonna add confusion. Just found this on the local flea market with a box of random hardware.

My throw off looks different. Maybe there is missing piece. Other than that it looks the same. I have a matching bass Drum also . I'd really like to know the brand.