Lap Organ, Abraham Prescott & Son With Wooden Box

Description

This organ was made by Abraham Prescott in Concord, New Hampshire, around 1845-1855. It is a melodeon (lap organ) with a rectangular rosewood case, double bellows, single keyboard, with a compass of C - c3. This instrument is also known as an “elbow” organ, “rocking” melodeon, or lap organ. The swell knob plate is inscribed:
A. PRESCOTT
MANUFACTURER
CONCORD
N.H.
Abraham Prescott (1789-1858) was one of the most prolific of the bass viol makers. A self-taught instrument maker, he began his craft in Deerfield, New Hampshire, in 1809 and moved his business to Concord in 1831, where he continued to make violoncellos, bass viols, and double basses (and later reed organs and pianos) until about 1850. Prescott instruments are often fitted with machine-head tuning gears instead of more usual pegs.
OBJECT NAME
organ (lap)
DATE MADE
1845-1855
PLACE MADE
United States: New Hampshire, Concord
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Overall fair condition as shown with ware from age. Unit itself is in unknown working condition with the assumption it will need repairs.
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