- #Estey organ co. vintage folding pump organ full
- #Estey organ co. vintage folding pump organ portable
- #Estey organ co. vintage folding pump organ free
A mechanic who had worked in the factory of Alexandre in Paris emigrated to the United States and conceived the idea of a suction bellows, instead of the ordinary bellows that forced the air outward through the reeds. There was concurrent development of similar instruments. Alexandre Debain improved Grenié's instrument and gave it the name harmonium when he patented his version in 1840. He called it an orgue expressif (expressive organ), because his instrument was capable of greater expression, as well as of producing a crescendo and diminuendo. A harmonium-like instrument was exhibited by Gabriel-Joseph Grenié (1756–1837) in 1810.
#Estey organ co. vintage folding pump organ free
The harmonium's design incorporates free reeds and derives from the earlier regal. According to Curt Sachs, Kratzenstein suggested that the instrument be made, but that the first organ with free reeds was made by Abbé Georg Joseph Vogler in Darmstadt. Christian Gottlieb Kratzenstein (1723–1795), professor of physiology at Copenhagen, was credited with the first free-reed instrument made in the Western world, after winning the annual prize in 1780 from the Imperial Academy of St. The instrument's free-reed was unknown in Europe at the time, and the concept quickly spread from Russia across Europe. That instrument received attention, due to its use by Johann Wilde. The craftsmen created a harmonium that a single person could carry, with added microtones.ĭuring the first half of the 18th century, a free-reed mouth organ was called a sheng was brought to Russia. The portable, hand-pumped harmonium or samvadini is a major instrument on the Indian Subcontinent developed by Indians to meet local needs. During this time Estey Organ and Mason & Hamlin were popular manufacturers.Īlongside the furniture-sized instruments of the west, smaller designs exist. Several million free-reed organs and melodeons were made in the US and Canada between the 1850s and the 1920s, some which were exported.
The finer pump organs had a wider range of tones, and the cabinets of those intended for churches and affluent homes were often excellent pieces of furniture. They generally had one or sometimes two manuals, with pedal-boards being rare.
#Estey organ co. vintage folding pump organ portable
More portable than pipe organs, free-reed organs were widely used in smaller churches and in private homes in the 19th century, but their volume and tonal range were limited. The idea for the free reed was imported from China through Russia after 1750, and the first Western free-reed instrument was made in 1780 in Denmark. Specific types of pump organ include the reed organ, harmonium, and melodeon. The pump organ is a type of free-reed organ that generates sound as air flows past a vibrating piece of thin metal in a frame. Measurements, 75" tall x 45" wide x 20" deep.Harmonium, a hand-pumped organ, of the type used in South Asia, here used at a European jazz festival. This is being sold as shown and as local pickup only, buyer can make any shipping arrangements at their own expense. There are also 2 pieces of the top portion that are broken, also shown in the photographs, can be glued together, both pieces are there.
This is preowned and will show signs of normal use and wear, there is 1 cigarette burn that I've photographed but the only one I found, does not smell of smoke. We would recommend having the bellows and other moving parts checked out before being put into any serious use.
Being over 100 years old it may need some attention to be in perfect playing condition but will play as it sits. It pumps and plays, all keys work, valves all seem to work too. “ This organ is in great overall condition. See all condition definitions - opens in a new window or tab
#Estey organ co. vintage folding pump organ full
See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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