September 9 & 10, 2022 The Henri Krijnen Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2022
1895, GERMANY: The worlds most famous organ building town was Waldkirch, located deep in Germany's Black Forest District. There were many famous organ builder here, but of all Waldkirch organ makers, the foremost family was Bruder. This example of their small size portable had crank organ and is most likely a #3 or 4 model. Mistakenly referred to as a monkey organ, these portables were usual strapped around a performers neck with a large leather strap, and they would find a busy street corner and perform for change,. 32 keys, hand crank, in walnut cabinet reminiscent of Black Forest lumber. CONSIDERATIONS: Nice original patina, plays real well. the red cloth in the arched windows has been added, and it comes with a newer cart.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 34" x 68" x 45".