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Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S
Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this. Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE. Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S

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STOCK NO 145995

Mid-18th century Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ 1742 Single manual chamber organ, five octave keyboard with 58 keys GG-f3, A=427, with ebonised naturals and ivory faced sharps. With six speaking stops, Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute and Fifteenth. Crank foot operated single rise reservoir. Case with alterations from the early part of the 19th century including the “gothic” arches and rectangular watered silk panels. Some of the pipework has been replaced, all the pipework is however present and the organ plays, however the pipe work is dirty and in need of attention, the action and stop work is also in need of some repair, adjustment and regulation. Thought to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain and is referred to in some sources as possibly owned by Handel who lived in London when Schnetzler worked there. However there is no documentary evidence to confirm this.

Full notes and technical details regarding the background, restoration and history of this instrument can be found in The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze. This report can be downloaded HERE.

Given the intricate nature of these historic instruments, specialist support will be available if required – including a professional organ builder prepared to undertake full dismantling and reassembly – to assist successful buyers with safe removal and onward handling. Price upon application. This item has been registered for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S

Dimensions:
Height: 233cm  Length/Width: 140cm  Depth/Diameter: 75cm

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Dating back to the mid-18th century, this Johannes Schnetzler (John Snetzler) Chamber Organ from 1742 is a true musical treasure. Featuring a single manual and a five-octave keyboard with 58 keys, this remarkable piece is tuned to A=427, boasting ebonised naturals and ivory-faced sharps. The organ comprises six speaking stops, including Open Diapason, Twelfth, Cornet, Stopped Diapason, Flute, and Fifteenth, all operated by a crank foot with a single rise reservoir.

The case of this chamber organ has undergone alterations in the early 19th century, showcasing distinctive "gothic" arches and rectangular watered silk panels. While some of the pipework has been replaced over time, all original pipework remains intact. The organ is playable, although the pipework requires cleaning and attention. Additionally, the action and stop work would benefit from repair, adjustment, and regulation.

Believed to be the oldest Schnetzler chamber organ in Great Britain, this instrument is steeped in history, with references suggesting a possible connection to Handel during Schnetzler's time in London. For in-depth technical information and historical background, refer to The Harley Foundation Historical and Technical Report No. 29 (2005) by Edward Bennett and Martin Goetze, available for download through Duggleby Auctioneers.

To ensure the safe handling and removal of this delicate item, specialist support will be provided upon request. Professional organ builders are ready to assist successful buyers with dismantling and reassembly, with pricing available upon application. This exceptional piece is listed for sale under section 10 of the APHA Ivory Act Reference GXAQ2W4S.



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