Blauwtje was used to collect money on the streets from the early 1920's - street busking with the Draaiorgel is a big part of Dutch culture. It started life as a '49 Key Marenghi Organ’, but within the first few years of its life, it was totally rebuilt! When Organ Builder Carl Frei invented ‘Bourdon’ pipework in the 1930’s, it was the ‘must have sound’ and many Organs were rebuilt including Blauwtje.

The Organ was rescued in the 1980’s and rebuilt by Johan Verbeeck. Blauwtje’s distinctive carved front was redecorated by famous Organ artist Feite Posthumus. After a further 30 years playing on the streets of Holland, Blauwtje was bought by James Dundon in 2011 and imported to the UK. Much work has been done to the organ including the addition of new pipework and redecoration.

More about James Dundon Mechanical Music on our website. https://www.unique4entertainment.co.uk/