Guest Patrick Coleman Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Just had the pleasure of playing a 2 manual and pedal full tracker instrument in the above tin tabernacle. Far above the size and quality you would expect in such a building. Six flues (up to fifteenth) and a reed on the Great; seven (including a double) and a reed on the Swell. Some of the stops split treble/bass. Possibly late 19th century; fine clear sound. No clue as to maker, with the exception of W on the weights. Walkers would have been JW (would they?) so does this give any useful clue as to the maker? Any suggestions gratefully received! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Willis 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2010 Just had the pleasure of playing a 2 manual and pedal full tracker instrument in the above tin tabernacle. Far above the size and quality you would expect in such a building. Six flues (up to fifteenth) and a reed on the Great; seven (including a double) and a reed on the Swell. Some of the stops split treble/bass. Possibly late 19th century; fine clear sound. No clue as to maker, with the exception of W on the weights. Walkers would have been JW (would they?) so does this give any useful clue as to the maker? Any suggestions gratefully received! Possibly Wadsworth - we have lots of their old bellows weights, they have "W" on tri-partite tablets, often with two holes in them - at opposite corners. Does this fit the description Patrick? DW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Patrick Coleman Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Possibly Wadsworth - we have lots of their old bellows weights, they have "W" on tri-partite tablets, often with two holes in them - at opposite corners. Does this fit the description Patrick? DW Thanks for your response, David. Tripartite tablets is right - the "W" is at the centre of each section (so three "W"s to each tablet). I didn't notice any holes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
