Aleger Reed organ--Reconstructing missing decorative
top
Dale is in the woodshop. The beginnings of the new top .


All elements
in the new casework are taken from the same element found in the existing organ case. We had no photo nor
drawing of the original organ top


Gingerbread elements were taken
from the front grill beneath the keyboard.

Here is a full view
The mirror and the carvings were done. Stain and a new shellac finish
was applied. A local mirror
shop made a beveled mirror to the
size needed. Customer loved it. Because of the time involved with design and execution,
this craftsmanship cost the customer around
$2K
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