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Salisbury, United Kingdom (Wiltshire) - Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chamber Organ
Municipal: Salisbury
Address: The Close, SP1 2EJ, Salisbury
Website: http://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/
Description nr.: 2044021.
Built by: John Snetzler (1764)
In 1958, a historic Chamber Organ was installed in Salisbury Cathedral. The instrument was built in 1764 by John Snetzler. The original organ case had been lost. Lord Mottistone designed a new case in classical style, which was installed in 1961. In 1981, the instrument was restored by the firm of Harrison & Harrison. It is located on the north-east side of the church.
Technical data
Specification
Manual (C-f'''): Open Diapason 8', Stopped Diapason 8', Principal 4', Fifteenth 2', Sesquialtera 2 ranks (17.19) (C-b°), Cornet 2 ranks (12.17) (from c').
Photo: Piet Bron
Salisbury, United Kingdom (Wiltshire) - Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chamber Organ
Municipal: Salisbury
Address: The Close, SP1 2EJ, Salisbury
Website: http://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/
Description nr.: 2044021.
Built by: John Snetzler (1764)
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1764 | John Snetzler | new organ | ca. 1900 | F.H. Browne & Sons | transfer/relocate | 1981 | Harrison & Harrison | restoration |
In 1958, a historic Chamber Organ was installed in Salisbury Cathedral. The instrument was built in 1764 by John Snetzler. The original organ case had been lost. Lord Mottistone designed a new case in classical style, which was installed in 1961. In 1981, the instrument was restored by the firm of Harrison & Harrison. It is located on the north-east side of the church.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Manual | 5 |
| Total number of stops | 5 |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
Specification
Manual (C-f'''): Open Diapason 8', Stopped Diapason 8', Principal 4', Fifteenth 2', Sesquialtera 2 ranks (17.19) (C-b°), Cornet 2 ranks (12.17) (from c').
| Literature |
The organs and organists of Salisbury Cathedral 1480 - 1972 / Berry Matthews. - Second enlarged edition. - Salisbury : Maidments Publicity Ltd., 1972. |
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