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Chamber organ

Chamber organ (portable), mounted on castors and partially demountable (eg pedals) for ease of movement. 1 manual, and pedals; 9 stops; stool for player. Case in modern style, oak framed with mahogany panels. All 500 pipes on top of body. Oak stool, flat plank seat. Castellated frieze round top of case. Keyboard protrudes 160mm. Pipes 180mm above. Stool: 1.345 x 325 x 680 high. Cost of organ £499.56; cost of case £1880 (Chapter Minutes 31.1.1979). Date of manufacture: 1976-9. Maker: Designed by G. Coffin (formerly Assistant Minster Organist) Case etc designed by C. Brown. Made by Houghton of Dunnington.

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    1976–9
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    Houghton
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    York Minster
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    Dunnington (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Repository:York Minster