Folding reed organ
Maker
Estey Organ Company
Date1930-1935 ca.
Place MadeBrattleboro, Vermont, United States, North America
Serial No.480076
SignedIn gold letter on upper left of lid interior: ESTEYPaper label adhered inside: ESTEY ORGAN COMPANY / Manufacturers / BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT, U.S.A. / No. 480076 / Assembled X 147 / Tuned X / Corrected X / Inspected X 89Description4 octaves
Case in relatively good condition; with original exterior finish - a marbled/faux leather (keratol?); locking mechanism for holding instrument in playing position is compromised, missing on one side; inside of instrument is clean with evidence of repairs; bellows airtight; two swells, greater and lesser; metal reinforcements on corners; replacement handle to case exteriorDimensionsMaxiumum dimensions (closed): 30-3/4 in x 11-3/4 in x 20 in
Maximum dimensions (open): 30-3/4 in x 18-1/2 in x 30-1/4 inProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LinePaul and Jean Christian Collection
Object number11822
On View
Not on view
1750 ca.