The
website of C. Shannon and the organ, piano and calliope collection
Sales,
Service, Repairs, Purchases and Advice!!!
(Yes,the pictures show instruments from my collection)
1884 Mason and Hamlin
reed organ.
View some Antique Organ Trade Cards
Bells
for pipe organs, circus shows and other fun stuff
1. The Wurlitzer
Saucer Bell page.
2. The Circus
Bell Wagon. is a curiosity. Tuned cow bells are played via a roll player.
The bells are on each side of the wagon. Here are 2 pictures of the bell wagon,
and 1 picture of the foundry plate.
3. Newspaper story about Doe Crest Organs and our
services.
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#2
# 3
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Introduction and organ pictures
Antique reed organs, often called "pump
organs", have been my hobby for over 30 years. Enjoy some of these gems from the 19th
Century by clicking on the links below. My collection has about 100 instruments in it.
Mason and Hamlin 3 Manual/Pedal
One of the most interesting instruments in the collection is
the fabulous Mason and Hamlin 3 manual
and pedal instrument
from the early 1890's. I have owned two of these!!
The specifications include a 32' stop in the pedal!!
Click here.
Click on these links for more pictures:
A group of organs from the 1800s.
A
1911 Estey pipe organ. (Eight ranks).
Two
manual/Pedal Vocalion, 1892.
1862
Mason and Hamlin
Estey
with Extra Large Scale Philharmonic Reeds (5 sets)
Florey
Brothers, 1905. One of a kind, build for Bertha Florey by her dad and uncles.
Mason
and Hamlin Style 504 in Mahogany. C. 1898
Images
of Wilcox and White Player reed organ (1880's)
One
of a kind Dexter w/20 full sets of reeds Three sets of pedal reeds under
the pedalboard. Notice the height of the bench!!
Organ
Scrapbook (takes time to load)
Mason
and Hamlin Liszt organ in oak case. M N, NY
A
toy EMENEE organ. Nice facade of "pipes" under the Emenee crest!!
Two octaves plus 2 notes (27 keys).
Calliopes
Antique calliopes have also become an interest. This is a Cozatt Calliope, operated
by air. It has 44 brass whistles. Calliopes (called "Kally-ohps" by circus
people) are loud, and their main purpose is to create Ballyhoo. Usually found in circuses,
carnivals, parades,and steamboats (usually operated by steam).If you need to attract
attention---> give me a call!
Calliope
in action At a Quakertown (PA) community day. I often wear earplugs when playing this
instrument!!
SOUNDS!!
(You'll need REALPLAYER to open
these--can download from the page, or here!!
Want to some real calliope music?
Give
my Regards to Broadway or Autostart for Netscape
Meet me
in St. Louis. or Autostart
for Netscape
Stars
and Stripes or Autostart
for Netscape
Mason and Hamlin hand pump mechanism
Estey pump handle (2/12/00)
Concert!!!! A concert was held in New York City featuring an organ from my collection
and an ancient instrument called a "sho" (similar to a sheng). August 17, 1999. Here is more information .
Send comments and email to: Organ Guy, and delete the caps.
VIDEO CLIPS AND LIVE VIDEO
Realplayer videos for your enjoyment.
Mason and
Hamlin 3 manual and pedal. or Autostart for Netscape
The
Dexter, probably one-of-a-kind. or Autostart for Netscape
Three
substantial chapel organs. or Autostart for Netscape
Just for fun, here is an advertisement for Ovaltine from 1940....three
minutes to convince kids that Ovaltine is what they need (from an Orphan Annie radio
show).You may want to turn off the "Phantom" music in the background. Click!
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