What is the writing on the strainer throw off arm say???? and is there any thing on the inside of the shell identification wise??

Strainer Says Premier. No other identification. Thanks

Allen Della Porta didn't start making drums until 1922.....for the Boyle Drum Co. He had some ideas the Boyles didn't care for, so he left with their production manager. The Premier web site isn't specific about the timing.

So far, we can be sure it's probably later than 1922.

On the Premier web site, they show a sketch of a "kit" with a bass and a snare. The snare looks suspiciously like yours.

The heads probably aren't as old as the drum.

I doubt that Premier started stamping metal parts right out of the gate. After 2-years in business, the company had to expand their London (UK) factory. That's probably when the metal shop capabilities expanded.

Without serial numbers or other clues, you'll have a tough time getting older than 1925.

In the sities, Premier made good wood shell drums. I was partial to Ludwig. I couldn't take that big letter P on the drum.

HanksterTX

Thank you, what you say is very interesting I am going to take a head off to see if there are any Nos etc will post any findings

Peter Sorry no Nos or any stamps