Pipe organ
Bernard Schmidt 'Father Schmidt' (c.1630-1708)
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1640
Materials
Oak, ivory and metal
Measurements
2030 x 1450 mm
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Staunton Harold Church, Leicestershire
NT 426851
Summary
A church organ with a small retractable keyboard enclosed in an oak box with panels front and sides and a moulded cornice. Above the cornice is a dummy front of pipes dated 1686 and painted in gold with floral decoration. The organ is attributed to Father Schmidt in 1623 or possibly Christian Smith (guide book published 1999 with additions 1990)
Makers and roles
Bernard Schmidt 'Father Schmidt' (c.1630-1708), maker Christian Smith, maker