First off, a three manual and pedal Crane:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Three-Manual-Pedal-Reed-Organ-/141009003300?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item20d4caa324
And then a self-playing Aeolian:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190863520755?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
No connection with either seller other than curiousity!
Contrabombarde
Wow! Both very interesting. I would love to have the three-manual and pedal 'University' organ. It's just as well that it's in Grantown-on-Spey and I'm in Newfoundland. I shall be passing within a few miles of it before the end of the month, but I can't see how I could smuggle it onto an Airbus to get it across the Atlantic....
Disguise it as Mr Snowden ;D
Hi!
It's good to see that there has been a healthy demand. The Orchestrelle with over 350 rolls went for nearly double the opening price and, with the cost involved of restoring pneumatics, represents one the one hand a bargain and on the other something for which considerable dedication will be required.
Thanks for drawing them to attention on this forum! I was almost tempted myself!
Best wishes
David P