My mom has one of these - very beautiful. What is remarkable is the value of this today considering the hours of work someone poured into it. I was just discussing this with my aunt today: I have these drumming skills - and it is not valued in today's world, as we all are familiar with the challenge of getting paid for our making music these days. Reminds me of a principle that I was made keenly aware of while in college - intrinsic vs. extrinsic fulfillment. We must make use of the current state of the music industry to teach the youth of the intrinsic approach to being happy. Most likely, most of us can all relate to this.

Sorry to high-jack the thread - just thinking outloud a bit here with something that is quite relatable on here.

John

i had one of these in original condition years ago. it was a late 1800's story& clark. when i was moving, an ederly gent took interest in it and i let him have it. he wanted to restore the wood and that made me feel good about it.

mike

Sometimes the Art that goes into designing and building some instruments matches the art that can be created with the instrument. This organ is one of those. Cabinetry art that makes music art. Back to back home-runs.

John

If its still available, Im going to buy it.

Jeff - If it's still available, it'll cost you over $1000 to ship it from Ill. to B.C. But I say it's worth every penny of it and more. 140 years old... that's -all- handwork. The lions in the legs and the all the filigree carved by hand. I'm sure the little rounded profile gallery shelves on either side of the music stand were intended to accommodate the round bases of candle stands, or oil lamps, so that the player could see/read the music. That little rail/fence around the shelves probably kept the lamps/candles from sliding off. It's a special piece, I really hope you score.

Break a leg.

John

Shipping to B.C? I dont understand, Im not going to ship it anywhere. I called and there was no answer. I emailed the guy and will call again in the morning.

Found a spot for the organ, going to pick it up today.

Jeff C

Got it home. Now the research, cost me 100+ 40.00 in gas so 140.00 total. Now I need an old organ player to show me how to play it.

That is SO cool. Have fun~! Good price too it's a beauty.