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Reed organs and harmoniums => Reed organs and harmoniums => Topic started by: Contrabombarde on July 03, 2013, 08:41:02 PM

Title: Two large and rare harmoniums on Ebay at present
Post by: Contrabombarde on July 03, 2013, 08:41:02 PM
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
Title: Re: Two large and rare harmoniums on Ebay at present
Post by: David Drinkell on July 03, 2013, 10:09:34 PM
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....
Title: Re: Two large and rare harmoniums on Ebay at present
Post by: diapason on July 04, 2013, 07:37:35 AM
Disguise it as Mr Snowden  ;D
Title: Re: Two large and rare harmoniums on Ebay at present
Post by: David Pinnegar on July 07, 2013, 01:29:15 PM
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
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