Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-05-03
FROM HE WESTERN RAILROAD GAzE1rE.1
THaE zURDETT COTTAGE
ORGAN
LYON & HEALY, AGENTS. CHICACo.

LYON y HEALY, AGENTS, CHICAGO.
Messrs. X. Burdett & Co., of Chicago,
have recently come into possession by purchase of
the entire property of the firm of r. Estey Co. lin
which they were former corartners) and will hence.
FORTH under more favorable auspices THAI ever before
continue the business of manufacturing Organs and
Melodeons at the old stand Nos H. 10 and 81 sedg-
WICK street. Mr.. Burdett originated and developed
tne Estey Cottage Organ its present perfection be-
Ing the direct result of his inventive genius and
SKILL The most popular features of this Organ the
fatent Harmonic Attachment" the Patent
Manual Sub Bass the Sub Bass Swell the Patent
Bass Damper," the Improved Knee Stop apd tho
Patent g TriReed Socket BOARD ~ arc al, tba Loo.
itimate fruits of his invention tossther with other
minor improvements. In fact the g Estav n,4taca
Organ to all ntents and PURPOSES in ali Ira tr,,l
Intrinsic, appreciative qualities is the work of Mr.
Burdett and should have been properly designated
as the " Burdett Cottage Organ" as all organs Of
this style here's ter made in Chicago will be 40
called The musical public will be gratfed to learn
that henceforth every portion of the work will be
done under the personal supervision of Mr. Burdett
ana that the present firm will spare neither pains
nor expense TO fully maintain the we'll deserved
reputation these instruments have acquired and
that every improvement that refined musical taste
and fertile inventive genius can osis inate will be-
added thereto.
Superiority for these instruments Is claimed on
the following important points:
FTRsT.-yolume, Purity and Roundness of Tone,
Power and Variety of Expression, approaching
nearer the Pipe Organ than any other reed instru-
ment in existence.
SEcoND.-Delicacy, Elasticity and Promptness of
Action, rendering them superior TO any other Reed
Instrument for the execution Of rapid passages.
THIRD.-Their Perfection Of Construction, and
with which they operated, being so adjust.
ell to render it almost impossible for them to get
out of working order.
FouRrH-The Improved Patent Harmonic At
t,chment," an ingenious device, by means of which
the octayes coupled when required thus doubling
the power of the instrument BY the use of this
stop, instrument of t,co of reeds is rendered
instantly equal to of four sets; one of three
sets, equsl to six sets, etc.
FIFTH-The Improved Patent Manual Sub.Bass
and Sub-Bass Swell" which brings into use an inde-
pendent set of powerful bass reeds is played upon
the ordinary keyboard, and being controlled by
stop, may be used or not, at the option of the per-
former. Owing to the peculiar manner of arranging
the reeds the power of the instrument is increased
nearly one-third, VIII lie Its size Is net increased
thereby.
SIxTH.-The Improved Knee Stop" which ewells
or diminishes the tone, by slight movement Of
the knee. without interfering with the action cs tho
feet, and by means of which the volume of tone may
be increased or diminished without waiting for
change in the action of the b 9llows
SEvENTH-The Vocal Tremolo" This Is now
feature for the rs time inserted In these Organs.
by the of which the most charming effects maJ
be produced 1t requires no additional pedal and
unlike the tremoIo, gets ont Of order.
It is Intended chiefly for solo passages and with
delicate ieft-hand accompaniment 1t gives all the
expression and tenderness of the human voice.
For volume, evenness of tone sensitive touch, OK.
quisite modulation and ease Of playing, the Bur-
dett Cottage Organs are pre-em inently first clans
Instruments. While their interior construction is
the perfection of musical ideas caref lily elaborated
their mechanical finish, though simple is tasteful
and rich. They are made In various styles, of wal.
nut oak, rosewood carved and paneled, and also
in jet imitation of ebony beautifully glded, forming
elegant ornament for the parlor or drawing room
as we'll as perpetual of delight to every
household in the land.
OF tho present leading proprietor, It may not be
amss to say few words. Mr.. 3urdett has been
engaged Ia the manufacture of musical instruments
for the past twenty years. most of the time supern
tending the parent factory at Brattleboro, vt. He
has abundant capital, is energetic, thorough and
one of the best practical mechanics and inventors
Of the day, as well as musician of superior cul-
ture and refined taste. Perhaps the best proof Of
the excellence Of his nveu tions that can be adduc-
ID Is the fact that the foremost makers of Reed
Organs in this country have endeavored to copy his
most important Improvements as closely possl-
BILE without infringing his patent rights Messrs.
Burdett & Co. have judiclously retained the well
lnown firm of Lyon Healy to act as sole agents
for the sale of all instruments of their manufac-
ture The trade and retail buyers will be promptly
supplied by them upon the most favorable terms.
We invite special attention to the 'Burdett Cot
tage Organs now on exhibition at their warerooms
in Smith Nixon's block.
OF Messrs. Lyon Healy 1t Is almost superfiuous
to speak. Although it Is but little over year and
half since they pitched their tent" In Chicago.
they have already built up wholesale trade uu.
precedented in the business annals OF this go ahead
city. Representing some of tho oldest and wealth-
facilities have been unusually extensive while their
long experience and practical Theoretical knowledge
of their business has enabled them to compete on
equal terms with the oldest houses In the north
west. They make hing In the music line
pecialty like many other dealers, but manufac-
tnrers, publishers and Importers of all kinda Of
muse and musical instruments. Their stock Ia thu
fullest most carefully selected and complete Of any
west of Boston New York. Anything from
Jewsharp to a Church Org IN, from a popular song
to the ponderous works of he gro ltest living
dead composers, be obtained ut their store.
They give their personal attention to the require
inents of their patrons and welcome with equal
courtesy the person who has but Is cents - invest
as the purchaser of organ grand piano.
They treat all their ustomsrs with tho civil.
ity, and this snperaddsd to Integrity, honesty and
rare business qualifications has insured them n per-
sonal popularity aud material prosperity great
as it has been well deserved
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