Antique Harmonium Keyboard, German, ca. 1870
54 Ebony and Ivory keys.
Dimensions: 76 x 91 x 41 cm
Working. Restored in 1937 and 1989 (all leather replaced). With original key and lock.
Also known as a reed organ or pump organ.
With antique stool.
Inside there is an handwritten inscription: “Ich kaufte das Instrument im Jahre 1905 gebraucht in Reibnitz, Riesengebirge von einer alten Kantorswitwe. Es ist nach der Bauart gewiss 100 Jahre alt. Bestimmt hat es so manchmal zur Erbauung beigetragen. Am 30.4.37 habe ich es selbst neu abgedichtet.” Which translates as: I bought this instrument in 1905 in Reibnitz, Riesengebirge from an old Cantor’s widow. From the way it is built it is surely 100 years old. Certainly it helped to raise the spirit of the congregation. On 30 April 1937 I restored it.”
$200 to a good home.
54 Ebony and Ivory keys.
Dimensions: 76 x 91 x 41 cm
Working. Restored in 1937 and 1989 (all leather replaced). With original key and lock.
Also known as a reed organ or pump organ.
With antique stool.
Inside there is an handwritten inscription: “Ich kaufte das Instrument im Jahre 1905 gebraucht in Reibnitz, Riesengebirge von einer alten Kantorswitwe. Es ist nach der Bauart gewiss 100 Jahre alt. Bestimmt hat es so manchmal zur Erbauung beigetragen. Am 30.4.37 habe ich es selbst neu abgedichtet.” Which translates as: I bought this instrument in 1905 in Reibnitz, Riesengebirge from an old Cantor’s widow. From the way it is built it is surely 100 years old. Certainly it helped to raise the spirit of the congregation. On 30 April 1937 I restored it.”
$200 to a good home.