Reed Organ discovered in container

[matt63uk]

I’ve recently taken over a container and discovered a reed organ that my wife brought a few years ago. We’re looking to move it on to a good home. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[myorgan]

I'll wait until andyg weighs in, as he's more familiar with the organ market in the UK. Meanwhile, you could post a classified for the organ here in our Classifieds section (https://organforum.com/forums/forum/...an-classifieds), and anywhere else Andy suggests.

I hope that helps get you started.

Michael

[matt63uk]

Thank you, appreciate that

[myorgan]

I’ve recently taken over a container and discovered a reed organ that my wife brought a few years ago.

BTW, did your wife buy the container, or the reed organ. Your sentence is a bit confusing. Did you discover a reed organ your wife brought[sic] a few years ago, or did you take over a container your wife brought[sic] a few years ago?

I did search the Reed Organ Database (https://www.reedsoc.org/index.php/rosdb/ros_search). I used "Creleaben" and "Treleaben" in the company name, and no results were returned. That may be the name of the company who sold the organ originally, as sometimes a company would manufacture the organ, but the dealer would provide their own name instead.

Personally, I have never seen an organ like this, but it has characteristics of an American made Sears & Roebuck (aka Beckwith), and other characteristics of an Estey organ. I hope this information helps some. Too bad you're on the other side of the pond.

Michael

[circa1949]

I think it's found on this page https://www.lieveverbeeck.eu/Pianofo..._England_t.htm
"Treleaven Brothers"

[matt63uk]

Thank you for your response. My wife bought the Reed organ and it’s been stored in a container for a few years hope helps :)