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Organs in danger => Organs on eBay or for urgent sale => Topic started by: David Pinnegar on July 24, 2016, 12:20:36 AM

Title: Abbott and Smith Organ
Post by: David Pinnegar on July 24, 2016, 12:20:36 AM
Middleton West Yorkshire

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Abbott-and-Smith-Church-Pipe-Organ-/122049647300

The original builder was Abbott & Smith 1929 and the last known carer was not known. The organ was cleaned in 1956.

Location : Middleton, West Yorkshire

Offered As : Complete

Action(s) : Tracker pneumatic

Approximate Dimensions : 12'6" x 6'3" x 16'7" (w x d x h)

Specification
Manual II : 8, 8, 8, 4, 8
Manual I : 8, 8, 8, 4
Pedals : 16, 8
Couplers : Swell to Great, Swell to Pedal, Great to Pedal, Swell Octave, Swell Sub-Octave, Swell octave to Great, Swell suboctave to Great


Detail : The organist confirms that 'this truly wonderful instrument has performed magnificently since it was built.'

Viewings welcome & advised. Buyer to arrange transportation and de-fit. Bank transfer only. Interested buyers to call: 07809559492 to arrange details.
Title: Re: Abbott and Smith Organ
Post by: revtonynewnham on July 24, 2016, 08:43:30 AM
Hi

Looks like NPOR no G01051.  I hope they've been in touch with the Methodist Church's organ advisory people before putting it on eBay!

Every Blessing

Tony