DaveHarries Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi all, Went to church at Cloford (between Nunney and Bruton, Somerset) on 14th October for the morning service and noticed a quaint reed organ in the church there. However, the reed organ is for sale as it has been superceeded by an electronic. The instrument was built by Burdett of Chicago, USA in 1860 but their operation was destroyed in the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871. The vicar accepted my offer to advertise this organ online and I have done so. Details can be found at this address, along with a photo: http://www.btinternet.com/~dcharries/clofordorgan.htm Lovely looking instrument: would suit small chapel or perhaps a house with enough space. The parish want it to go to a good home though. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Newnham Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi all, Went to church at Cloford (between Nunney and Bruton, Somerset) on 14th October for the morning service and noticed a quaint reed organ in the church there. However, the reed organ is for sale as it has been superceeded by an electronic. The instrument was built by Burdett of Chicago, USA in 1860 but their operation was destroyed in the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871. The vicar accepted my offer to advertise this organ online and I have done so. Details can be found at this address, along with a photo: http://www.btinternet.com/~dcharries/clofordorgan.htm Lovely looking instrument: would suit small chapel or perhaps a house with enough space. The parish want it to go to a good home though. Dave Hi Dave I would suggest trying the Reed Organ List online (let me know if you want me to forward this). I wouldn't hold out too much hope though - American organs are relatively common still. Every Blessing Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Lauwers Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi Dave I would suggest trying the Reed Organ List online (let me know if you want me to forward this). I wouldn't hold out too much hope though - American organs are relatively common still. Every Blessing Tony Not at all our side of the Channel! Please let us some days to see if someone is interested in Belgium or France; I linked on the file on Organographia. Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveHarries Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi Dave I would suggest trying the Reed Organ List online (let me know if you want me to forward this). I wouldn't hold out too much hope though - American organs are relatively common still. Every Blessing Tony Yes, please. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip J Wells Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I used to think these things were somewhat scarce. There are loads for sale on ebay so good luck in finding a home for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Newnham Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi Dave I would suggest trying the Reed Organ List online (let me know if you want me to forward this). I wouldn't hold out too much hope though - American organs are relatively common still. Every Blessing Tony Just posted this on the reed organ list Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveHarries Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Just posted this on the reed organ list Tony Thanks Tony, Just out of interest, what is the address of that site? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip J Wells Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 This one on ebay sold recently for £1650 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=011 but the one your selling looks a good deal better. 40 years ago there used to be a good market for these in Holland. I sold 2 through Exchange and Mart to fund the acquisition of a pipe organ for my church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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