How much is an antique pump organ worth?

How much is an antique pump organ worth?

As of 2014, an antique pump organ is worth $100 to several thousand dollars depending on its condition. For example, an antique Victorian pump organ dated circa 1865 to 1915 is worth between $1,000 and $1,500 in poor condition. Totally restored, its value is between $6,500 and $10,000.

How many keys does a pump organ have?

Typically there are 61 keys on a pump organ and about 122 reeds. However, there can be a much greater number of reeds. The more banks of reeds you have the more sound variations you can produce.

What is the organ that is a pump?

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Where is the serial number on a pump organ?

Of the 653 pump organs companies that were in business in this country, most of them (though not all) placed their organs’ serial numbers in one of two areas, and both of them are found on the organ’s back frame work, or paneling.

What are the stops on a pump organ?

You can change the sound by using the stops, which are pull knobs that add extra features. The expression “pull out all the stops” refers to using all the feathers of an organ at the same time.

What is the value of a Victorian pump organ?

For example, an antique Victorian pump organ dated circa 1865 to 1915 is worth between $1,000 and $1,500 in poor condition. Totally restored, its value is between $6,500 and $10,000.

How old does a reed pump organ have to be to be antique?

To be considered an antique, a Reed pump organ must be at least 100 years old. If an organ meets the age criteria, missing pieces and damage can cause a drop in value.

When was the first pump organ made?

Our first venture into this field began in 1944, when Coleman Kimbrell acquired his first pump organ at the age of 14. That was the inception of a business that has continued for more than 70 years.

Who is Kimbrell organs?

That was the inception of a business that has continued for more than 70 years. Together, Stan Kimbrell and his father Coleman have restored more than 500 antique pump organs and melodeons. Specializing in the professional museum quality restoration of all makes and models of antique pump organs and melodeons is all we do.