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This magnificent, rare 67-key Dutch Street Organ, 'MONIQUE', has been magnificently restored. It is still "registered" in Holland, its original origin
It comes with 14 original cardboard music books, a full midi system with 25 Dutch-arranged melodies and an original, antique street cart , straight from the streets of Amsterdam, Netherlands. There are currently restrictions against removing many such art treasures from Europe. Therefore, such instruments might become difficult to find in the United States in the future. This organ has received a 100+ points, museum-quality restoration in the shops of Ronald Schmuck of Canada. The facade has been completely restored with $4,000 in gold and silver leaf used in the decorations. A wonderful MIDI system has been added with 25 Dutch tunes (and more are available from Holland for just a few pennies). In addition, there are 14 of the 67-key books of wonderful Dutch music provided for the book reader, with more available, if interested. Five automated figures from Europe have been added to the instrument, i.e., a "Dutch" conductor in the center, bell ringers on the right and left of center, and two wonderful drummers, (shown below, in front of the snare drum and the bass drum). This significantly increases the value and "eye catching" appeal of this instrument. Since it was originally used with a large Dutch cart from Holland, one will be included with the instrument when it sells. The following provenance is provided for your review: The organ was produced in the shops of Jan Roos (now deceased), Netherlands, in the early to mid 1900's. It was acquired by Walter Bellm's Museum in Florida from Hathaway and Bowers in the late 1960's. It remained there until the museum closed in 1997, after which it went to a local collector. From there , it came to our Shoppe needing a complete restoration. The instrument measures: 9-1/2 feet high, 12 feet wide and 3-4 feet deep. We have already received much interest in this rare, Dutch organ. If there is interest in this wonderful instrument, move quickly as it will surely sell before the upcoming summer season. Inventory Item #211 on the Go to COTPS Homepage January 1, 2006 |
