![]() ![]() On the side closest to me was a thick black leather strap (one on both sides). There were two wooden pedals attached to the instrument with reinforced straps. The top of the organ was opened to show the keyboard and the name of the maker, Estey Organ Co., Brattleboro, VT. ![]() A close-up view of the traveling organ at auction. ![]() When I arrived at the auction house, I found it sitting atop another piece of furniture on a dock adjoining the main building. It was made of wood and looked to weigh a ton. This auction house described its instrument as a traveling organ (it’s also called a folding organ and field organ). The keyboard on the website was nothing like the one at that auction. So, I passed on it (even though I could have gotten it for about 5 bucks). It didn’t make any sense to me how anything so flimsy could make a sound. So, when I see anything pertaining to piano, I’m eager to take a look.Īt an auction a few years ago, a flat rubber roll up keyboard – a portable piano, the auctioneer announced – was up for sale in its original box. I’m one of those folks who’ve taken piano lessons ad-nauseum and still can’t play. When I saw the organ on the auction-house website, I knew I had to see it. ![]()
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