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Grand Roller Organ Handles
By Robert Linnstaedt

Todd Augsburger said:

> I'm...unsure about the originality of handles that were on the left
> and right sides.  The handles are of stamped brass-colored metal,
> and were attached with shortened screws.  They don't look original
> to me, but I cannot remember if these organs even had handles.

Dear Todd and Others,

I have found a very clear photograph of the Concert Grand reproduced
on page 311 of  Orde-Hume's "Barrel Organ".  The side handles are
plain, with 3 screws and the bail (handle) pivots on its two ends so
that it lies recessed within the frame at rest.  Is this sufficient
description?  I can scan the image, if necessary.

I have never seen one of these in real life.  Please give us some
details when you're done.

Regards,
Robert Linnstaedt


(Message sent Fri 28 May 1999, 13:50:47 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

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