12th Dec, 2018 10:00

Christmas Auction

 
Lot 623
 

An Ellard bellows organ, Glenarm Castle County Antrim

An Ellard bellows organ, early 19th century, the mahogany and rose wood cross banded cased instrument with 49 note keyboard and hand pump action to the right hand side the keyboard cover inset with the manufacturers plaque for Ellard, 4 Lower Sackville Street, Dublin, Inventor and Manufacture raised on ring turned tinkering legs brass cups and castors, 80cm wide, 54cm deep, 93cm high, provenance Glenarm Castle, Co. Antrim

Sold for £380


Condition Report
Note that the bellows mechanism does not function and will need significant restoration as will the case and keyboard. Cracks to case and stains as shown. Wear and tear commensurate with age and daily use.

Provenance: Glenarm Castle, County Antrim

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