Aeolian Organ Duo-Art Roll Key Scroll Opus 1664
By Marshall Foxworthy
Hi, I have decided to let this piece of Aeolian history go to
someone who will preserve and protect its historical content, possibly
a museum. I have a few in mind.
This type of scroll was usually found in a cardboard tube tied to an
organ component near the Duo-Art jack box in the relay room. It showed
how the Duo-Art was wired for this specific organ. I have seen several
tubes in original installations but never the scroll. This came to me
via a Duo-Art cabinet player which has since found a new home. The
console for Opus 1664 is, I believe, part of the Blackstone Residence
organ.
The original organ was installed in 1927 for the White Chapel Memorial
Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan. At one time I also had a copy of the
Aeolian contract associated with this organ. As I understand its
history, a fire was the cause of its demise with some parts being
salvaged.
I am trying to establish a value for this item. I have had it since
1988. Any help on its value would be greatly appreciated.
Marshall Foxworthy
mdfoxw@gmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply]
[ Scan of Aeolian Duo-Art Wiring Key Scroll, Opus 1664, 1927.
[ http://www.mmdigest.com/Attachments/17/02/16/170216_155530_Duo-Art%201664%20Full%20Scroll%20sm.jpg
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