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BEAUTIFUL BARREL ORGAN
With several ranks of pipes
This is an outstanding example of an indoor-type barrel organ,
probably made for use in a fine parlor. Sold on April 5, 1851 by the
Pianoforte, Harp, and Music Warehouse (according to the original label
which is still on the inside), it undoubtedly saw service for many years
in a fine home. It has rather extensive pipework - more pipes than are
usually found in an instrument of this type - consisting of three ranks
of metal string-toned pipes and one rank of stopped wooden flutes. The
tunes are programmed on wooden barrels of ten tunes per barrel. The
two barrels originally sold with it are still with it now. A concealed
storage space for the barrels is in the bottom of the organ.
This attractive instrument measures 4'7" high, 2'1" wide, and 1'9"
deep. It will require very little in the way of casework (a small plain
wooden panel about 9" square is missing). The interior will need a
regular pneumatic rebuilding (we'll gladly quote you an estimate for
doing the work here, if desired), as would any organ of this era.
The instrument is really a very choice one inside and out. It was well
made and beautifully proportioned. Buy this fine instrument for just
$995.00 (Stock No. ORG-3161)
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ANIMATED MUSICAL GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK
With automaton figures
This attractive clock dates from the mid 19th century and was
probably made in the Black Forest. The upper part of the clock
displays. a colorful oil painting of a Swiss lake with a backdrop of
mountam5. In the lower center of the painting is the clock face.
Above the scene is an animated stage containing five mechanical
figures, each delicately made in the form of a musician with French
horn, piccolo, etc. As the music plays the figures move. The musical
movement consists of a rank of flute pipes operated from a pinned
barrel. A variety of different tunes is programmed on it.
The instrument is unrestored, but is in fine restorable condition. The
musical movement is simple and will be easy to rebuild - even for the
beginner (or, we can do it for you). There are two small wooden panels
at each side of the case missing. In addition, the top back panel and lid,
both of which are simple wooden rectangles, are gone. An estimated
$25 to $50 will be what we'll charge to expertly replace them. The
mechanism provides stations for four additional figures, although
whether or not the clock ever had them cannot now be ascertained. If
you wish to add some small dolls or figures, there is provision for it.
The clock is attractive and impressive and stands 7'9" high. It is 2'2"
wide and 1'5" deep. [t combines a fine grandfather's clock with a
melodious musical movement plus an automated scene. For the
museum or private home this wiU be a great addition.
Our price is such that even considering that there is work to do on it
you'll save $1000 or more against what comparable items have sold for:
An outstanding value at just $1495.00 (Stock No. ORG-2103)