For Sale
Augustus Backus, c. 1850, 5-6 stops
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This one-manual tracker (mechanical-action) organ
would serve nicely in a small chapel or studio.
Built in the 1850s by Augustus Backus, an upstate
New York builder, it was rebuilt by Dudley Terrill
of New Hampshire. Mr. Terrill added two more stops
to the original three, making it much more useful.
He also added the beautiful tin facade, which
displays pipes from the 4' Principal and the 2'
Fifteenth. We retabled the chest recently, and
improved the key action. The organ would have
been hand or foot pumped originally, but now uses
a modern quiet blower.
Stoplist
8' Stopped Diapason 4' Octave 4' Chimney Flute 2' Fifteenth 1-1/3' Quint
There is also an additional stop prepared-for,
which starts at middle C. This stop could be a
mutation, such as a 2-2/3' Nazard, or a reed such
as a Trumpet, Oboe, or Cromorne.
We would be happy to quote an installation cost
for this charming instrument. It would be in the
neighborhood of $25,000 for installation within
100 miles. This would include a suitable additional
coat of paint, but the added stop would be extra.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
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