Peloubet & Co., New York Standard Organ w / bellows

By Chris_steam, 28 May, 2014
Description

I got this from a yard sale.  The seller told me it was roughly circa 1908. It was in worse shape than this, but I managed to strengthen it up a bit. I know, Ive heard the average Joe Blow should NOT attempt to repair. But I couldnt help it. I was planning to put it up on Craigslist. (Figuring it might fetch a hundred dollars or so as an antique centerpiece of sorts. The bellows seem operational but the keys dont seem to give me any sound seperately. A couple did, but not all.)        Until I saw on the "Antique Piano Shop" web site that shows diff types and models of player, upright and grand pianos as well as "Victorian Pump Organs" (circa 1865-1915) .....that the type I have is worth 1000   to  1500...in POOR condition (!!!)

So much for Craigslist......

Anyway ive sent pics of the organ. Let me know what you can make out of this piece please.

 

Thanks,

Scott H.

Fresno, CA

 

Category
Music and Music Instruments
Medium
Cherry or Walnut wood (a guess)
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
5 x 3 x 6h est.
Date Period
1908 ??
Weight
80- 100 lbs. est.
History
Dont know anything about its past. Just that the owner wanted it gone. He couldnt get rid of it, he says. It had 25 on it...He offered to take 20 if I would take it. I agreed. I figured the moment I looked at it that this HAD to be worth more than HE thought.....
Price Paid (If known)
20.00
For Sale?
Yes
Photos