DECAP DANCE ORGAN
ANTWERP BELGIUM
For Sale
ANTWERP BELGIUM
For Sale
The YouTube video is a short progress report to show the new lighting system I am installing which simular to the Decap's of the 1920's had very elaborate lighting systems. Lots more lighting is coming as well as to complete the center violin pipes add the Decap name and select the color for the façade
April 15 2024
April 15 2024
This wonderful instrument is in the final leg of a full restoration and will be ready for sale this Fall 2024
This is an instrument that has a lot of history especially for Canadians.
Originally created at the work shops of world famous Decap Bros of Antwerpen Belgium to be used in the traveling dance palaces of the 1920's.
Re stored in the 1950 by Decap Bros. and brought to Canada by a new Canadian
It was used at Niagara Falls, Ontario for many years in a major brewers Beer tent
It was found in a barn close to Smithville (about 20 miles from Niagara in 2019.
I brought it home and work to bring it back to it's original 1920's appearance and sound began. I know Roger Mossman/Decap and visited him in 2022 to obtaine detailed information on what the facade probably looked like. Only the two end sections with the large columns remained with the instrument. To see the restoration work involved to date March 2024 please visit this page
https://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php#/
This is an instrument that has a lot of history especially for Canadians.
Originally created at the work shops of world famous Decap Bros of Antwerpen Belgium to be used in the traveling dance palaces of the 1920's.
Re stored in the 1950 by Decap Bros. and brought to Canada by a new Canadian
It was used at Niagara Falls, Ontario for many years in a major brewers Beer tent
It was found in a barn close to Smithville (about 20 miles from Niagara in 2019.
I brought it home and work to bring it back to it's original 1920's appearance and sound began. I know Roger Mossman/Decap and visited him in 2022 to obtaine detailed information on what the facade probably looked like. Only the two end sections with the large columns remained with the instrument. To see the restoration work involved to date March 2024 please visit this page
https://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php#/
The next step is to select the colors the façade is to be painted and because there is a large amount of special lighting effects still to be installed (including modern color light organs) additional facade carvings ets. will be coming.
If you are interested in being advised when the instrument is completed and ready for sale then please drop me a email at [email protected] for first notices,
Dimensions 16ft long X 10ft high X 4ft deep weight approx 1200lbs
Presently operating on a MIDI system featuring over 275 Arthur Bursens arrangements. The instrument was designed for 70 key Decap of Antwerp books but because of the condition of the books that remain with the instrument it was decided to use midi and enlarge the instrument to play up to 98 key arrangements. The book reader does operate and a continous book is in operation while the instrument is playing. The parts to make the instrument both midi and book operated are included it the new owner wishes to tackle this work
Price to be advised on completion;
Thank You
