Antique Miniature 19th Century Apprentice Sales Sample Organ William Hill & Son
Circa 1900
A rare turn of the century miniature wooden model of an organ by William Hill & Son.
William Hill & Son was one of the main organ builders in England during the 19th century. The original organ installation in 1881 by Hill, had a cost estimate of £300. In 1916 Norman & Beard and William Hill & Sons merged because Dr. Arthur George Hill who had no male heirs to sustain his business. The merged company was bought by John Christie in 1923, and remained in the Christie family until the business was wound up in 1998.
This antique miniature example was likely a model used as a sales example or just as a display piece for one of the cathedrals that purchased and organ.
It will make a great addition to any apprentice furniture collection.
