Barrel organ

Oak and pine chamber barrel organ belonging to Sir Samuel Hood (1762-1814) with mahogany veneer and boxwood stringing. Gilt pipes in oval front section, handle, seven stops for drum, triangle etc. Six barrels of which four fit in the base, one in the play position and one in a fitted box. One roller of music in wooden case, one in the organ and several inside the strand itself. To the left of the organ is a small door for changing rolls.

Object Details

ID: AAA3528
Type: Barrel organ
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Broderip & Wilkinson
Date made: 1798-1811
People: Hood, Samuel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1655 mm x 775 mm x 530 mm
Parts: Barrel organ