The following details have been added to the Redundant Organs list:
- Private Residence, Melbourne, VIC
Download Organ SpecificationBuilt by the Aeolian Company, New York, in 1928, Marie Antionette Model No. 1667.
It was originally installed in Kenloch Estate in Olinda, then moved to St. Paschal’s College, Box Hill, around 1980.
The organ was restored / rebuilt and installed into its present location in Melbourne by Australian Pipe Organs in 2016.
Current organ chamber is 2.4m deep x 2.4m wide, and 2.4m high (standard 8′ ceiling) with the blower / wind system underneath.
Console is 147cm wide, 110cm deep including pedalboard and 128cm high with a glass music desk sitting higher.
The rebuild included full restoration of the pipework, windchest and bellows, new console, switching and capture system.
The original roll player also comes with the organ but was never connected, with approximately 50 rolls.
Eight ranks, extended over two manuals, third manual prepared for, is available, but was never installed.
Please contact Daniel Bittner from Australian Pipe Organs for more information (03) 9798 766
Email: [email protected]
