I thought the same thing to larryz...I didn't expect to find one of these beauties, in my local pawn shop in regional Victoria (Australia). I am so curious about the history of it and how it ended up in my home town. if only this thing could speak!..hahaha.

thanks for all the info guys, it has been very helpful. I have received a few offers already for it, so its a popular little snare drum.

here are some other photo's of the interior of the snare. look at the written date.