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ESTEY ORGAN CO.
ROS Reg No. 4743


Located in Colorado. Repaired to playing condition Jan. 2013. Was missing candle holders and top. This organ is a 16,8,4,4/8,8,4 which means it has a 16'' sub bass, 3 separate sets of reeds in the bass that are two 4 fts. and one 8ft. There are also 3 sets in the treble. Total of 196 reeds. Very well appointed for an early 1880s organ. This organ was pictured in the 1882 J. Estey catalog. see pictures. Pitch is A450, Bass/treble break is a B/C. Most regular parlor organs are 8,4/8,8. This early coupler is made primarily from wood and works very well. Part of the Swett Collection

Information
ROS Reg No.4743
Date Registered2/8/2013
Views28211
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Serial119464
Manufactured Date1882 Mar 7
Case StyleParlor (with or without top)
Maker LocationBrattleboro, VT
ModelStyle 289
Knee swellsYes
WoodWalnut
Keys61
Manual(s)1
RangeF-F
Stops13
Pump methodFoot, suction
Stops
Sub Bass
Melodia
Dolce
Viola
Violetta
I Forte
Vox Humana
II Forte
Vox Jubilante
Flute
Dulciana
Diapason
Harmonique