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Timothy Gilbert Combination Grand Square Piano Harmonium ( reed organ) circa 1856

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    Posted 5 years ago

    melapowers
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    Timothy Gilbert combination square grand piano harmonium, Brazilian Rosewood and is of the Empire Victorian Style, Serial number dates to circa 1856

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    1. yougottahavestuff yougottahavestuff, 5 years ago
      Welcome to CW!!!
      Stuff
    2. AnythingObscure AnythingObscure, 5 years ago
      It is certainly a pretty rosewood cabinet, but it is *really* also an actual harmonium (reed organ) in addition to being a square grand piano? I've seen lots of both of those over my years, but can't say I think I've ever seen the two combined into one...?? Also, it seems doubtful to me there'd actually be enough room in that box (maybe an upright piano case?) for both to fit, nor do there seem to be any of the extra controls/etc. that would operate anything other than a piano action...??
    3. AnythingObscure AnythingObscure, 5 years ago
      And thus I stand corrected, keramikos -- THANK YOU SO KINDLY!!
      <applause>
      [and CR*P...now I want one too... <groan>]
    4. melapowers melapowers, 5 years ago
      Yes, this has the built in reed organ feature, it makes it especially rare and desirable. Instruments like this would have been the most expensive, high-grade instrument one could buy in the mid 19th Century, and they are definitely of museum caliber today. They deserve the finest restoration and preservation available. 10 years ago I was told this would be worth $35,000 restored. Im posting more pics so that you can see the reed organ!
    5. melapowers melapowers, 5 years ago
      And anythingobscure- yes, you should have one !!! ;)
    6. Oleynek, 4 years ago
      Hi. I know this is a long shot, but I acquired one of these, a Gilbert square grand piano/harmonium through an inheritance. It's in pieces in a humongous barn with approximately 30 other harmoniums and large console pipe organs. I was able to get rid of some before the property sold, and am keeping the Gilbert for myself. In gathering the many pieces, I am looking for the harmonium attachment. Would anyone have pictures of the bottom of this instrument? I need a few clues for what I should be looking for. Any help or photographs you've got, I'd love to hear/ see. Thanks so much!
      Sue
    7. melapowers melapowers, 4 years ago
      Just added a pic of the bottom !
    8. Oleynek, 4 years ago
      Thank you! That was quick! Does the right foot pedal operate thre bellows? Would you happen to have more pictures? There are so many parts to so many instruments in this barn that I need to know exactly what I'm looking for. What an undertaking!
    9. Oleynek, 4 years ago
      Hi again. Sorry to be a bother, but do you have any photos of the bellows and the string compartment?

      Thanks!
    10. WNORGEOT, 4 years ago
      I own a Gilbert piano organ and want to sell it asap. They were made for only three years after Gilbert had bought out the a organ company called J.S. Ivers and built the organs into the piano These were not add on features.. I want to get rid of it asap. It needs work. New veneer, the baffles have dried out and the fret work for the music sheets it damaged.
      It is in Orleans Mass on cape cod. selling cheap. or bo. Must go. call me 401-450-6195 wnorgeot@gmail.com
    11. Timbered, 3 years ago
      Hi! For anyone coming across this posting who happens to have one of these instruments, I'm in the market for one. Or several. Email me at Timbered99 at Gmail dot com.

      Thanks!

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