Antique Clough & Warren Pump Organ in full working order in Muir of Ord, Highland for sale

This lovely pump organ needs a new home. Can you help? Clough & Warren pump organ made in their Detroit factory, Mitchigan, USA. It was originally imported and sold by Chappell & Co. of London. The Serial Number inside the body of organ (92196) dates the organ’s manufacture as 1890. It measures 122 cm high, 113 cm wide at the widest point and 37 cm deep (front to back) at widest point. The wood is probably American oak and has been polished to a warm glow. Included is a solid wood, specialized mahogany stool with sloping seat. There is inlaid carving on the sides of the organ and in the knee area. It is operated via pumping of large foot pedals which forces air across a bank of reeds. Organs like this, built in the last quarter of the C19th were some of the most elaborate and lavish instruments money could buy before pianos took over as popular keyboard instruments. The comparatively low height of this organ would suggest that it was designed as a chapel organ – they were low enough to let the organist see the choir or congregation. However, unlike most chapel organs this does not have an ornate back so it may have in fact been a‘parlour’ organ for domestic use in the home. This instrument has been in the same family for at least 65+ years. During that time it has been kept in a house (as opposed to a garage or outbuilding) and played by pianists/organists – both factors have contributed to its good condition and the fact that it is in full working order (unusual for an organ of this age). The pedals pump; the (original) keys and knee paddles (for ‘loud/quiet’ effects) work. For this type of organ, it has more than the unusual number of stops – 16 in total - and someone who knows how to use these to effect can produce a varied and majestic sound from this instrument. The fabric backing to the fretwork panels is excellent for letting the rich sound emerge. There are some scratches and wear to the wood in places but nothing more than you would expect for something 124 years old. At some point in its life the instrument has been in the possession of Logan & Company of Inverness, Elgin and Aberdeen (Scotland) - see picture. Just about hiding that label is an added shelf to support music. This shelf, whilst useful, is not an original feature. It is held down by 4 screws so could be removed and the area beneath which is slightly damaged ‘made good’ if desired. The upper back panel of the organ should have two hooks holding it in place but one is missing – an easy fix. There may once have been handles on the side but these have been removed. The innards of the organ would benefit from some sensitive cleaning and some of the keys are slightly ‘sticky’ but again, this is something an expert could address. There is a pile of vintage/antique organ/harmonium music included. It is a mixture of instructional books, voluntaries and other. Some dates back to early C20th (eg 1909). Can provide list if wished. Can also provide more detailed pictures of anything as required. Here is a list of the stops. Starting from base up towards treble:- Bass Coupler, Diapason, Cor Anglais, Viola, Viola Dolce, Sub Bass, Harp Colian, Gems Horn, Box Humana, Forte, Flute, Clarone, Celeste, Box Angelet, Melodia, Treble Coupler (with apologies for any misreading of old lettering). Here is a list of some of music which is included in the sale: Church Voluntaries Vol 2: Original & Selected Compositions for the American Organ or Harmonium. Published by London:Bailey & Ferguson. Very old, fairly poor condition. Favourite Transcriptions for the Harmonium or American Organ from the Works of Great Masters, edited by T S Anderson [London:Bailey & Ferguson]. Also Volume 2 of this same book. Both in fairly poor condition, very old. Bruce Stean's Ten Short Voluntaries for the American Organ or Harmonium. [London:Bailey & Ferguson] published 1909. Acceptable condition. Series of The Cloister Album of Voluntaries for the Harmonium or American Organ by EMI Music Book 2 (1 copy), Bk 3 (2), Bk 4 (2), Bk 5 (1) & Bk 6 (1). The Creative Organist by Hans Von Holwede, edited by Porter Heaps. The Left Hand Counter Melody, Book 5. Published 1962 by Keyboard Publications of Illinois, USA. Price 1.75 dollars. OK condition. Other miscellaneous in varying conditions from poor to good, eg 31 Organ Voluntaries by Albert H Oswald (price 7/6 net): Elkin Organ Library - 9 Hymn Tune Voluntaries (4/- net): 60 Sacred Melodies by T S Gleadhill. This is advertised as ‘Collection Only’ as it is heavy. The buyer would need to organise uplift and transport.