Category:Mortier Cafe Organ Style 51, Art Deco case (1930) by Theofiel Mortier, S.A., Antwerp, Belgium. in Stahls Automotive Museum

Mortier Cafe Organ 1930. Music Machines. (stahlsauto.com). Stahls' Automotive Museum.
"This instrument was a self-contained unit designed to play background music or dance music in European cafes and dance halls in the early 20th century. Made in Antwerp Belgium by Theofiel Mortier .SA in 1930, this particular organ was known as the “style 51” and came in an Art Deco case. This is one of two known examples of this façade style. / There are approximately 600 pipes and percussion traps, this would have originally played from rigid cardboard books with hole perforations, like a player piano roll. When this unit was completely restored in 2000 it was also fitted with MIDI control, allowing more modern music to be played than was produced by Mortier in 1930. "

1930 Mortier Art Deco 84-Key Café Organ, Style 51. The Milhous Collection. (rmsothebys.com). RM SOTHEBY’S.
" Theofiel Mortier, S.A. (Antwerp, Belgium) ",
" Created toward the end of Mortier production, these Art Deco organs were mechanically similar to the earlier Style 41 organs but with the addition of an accordion, to add a modern café instrument to the firm's line of products. By that time Mortier's dominance among Belgian dance organ makers was challenged by Gebr. DeCap, who also produced superb orchestrions and organs, mainly in the modern style. ",
" This particular Mortier is one of only two examples known to exist with this façade style. It features over 300 pipes, accordion, drums and traps, playing from 84-key book music and a digital MIDI player. Formerly in the Ames Collection of California, it was acquired in 1998 and fully restored by the noted dance organ expert Johnny Verbeeck in 2000. ",
" In its day it was probably the star attraction of a fine restaurant or saloon, where it attracted visitors from far and wide. Such instruments were everlasting favorites with patrons and, as here, had enough music books to present a long program without repetition. As presented, the original repertoire can be enjoyed, and, if desired, new music books or MIDI arrangements can be made by one of several excellent arrangers who cater to modern-day collectors and museums. A supply of music comes with the organ. 144x108x72 inches. "

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