Restoration of the two early 19th century domestic barrel organs

Restoration of the two early 19th century domestic barrel organs
On the left of the picture belonging to Tony Clayton, a domestic instrument for a clerical gentleman, with sacred songs and tunes. This organ was made by John Longman in about 1805.

St. Diapason On. Diapason Principal Fifteenth

It has 21 keys. It had originally 3 barrels (with 10 tunes each), later expanded to 4, but only one survives.


On the right of the picture belonging to Irene, Lady Astor of Hever, a domestic instrument with popular tunes of the day. It was made by George Astor, her husband's ancestor, in about 1810.

Drum SP Diapason Principal Fifteenth Triangle

It has 15 keys. It has 3 barrels with 10 tunes on each.

The two organs were restored in 1996 by Roland Koch

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