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Rare Georgian Mahogany Organ Pitch Pipe
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Rare Georgian Mahogany Organ Pitch Pipe

18th century
Sold 5 January 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A rare Georgian mahogany organ pitch pipe. It has the name of the original owner H Clark, Cavendish Suffolk. On one side “This side the pitch of 1781. There is also “Cuckoo”. The mahogany has a lovely patina. There has been a knock to the knop please see photograph.

L 40 cm

W 4 cm

H 3 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Mahogany Pitch Pipe to the Georgian era.

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SA1187318
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A rare Georgian mahogany organ pitch pipe. It has the name of the original owner H Clark, Cavendish Suffolk. On one side “This side the pitch of 1781. There is also “Cuckoo”. The mahogany has a lovely patina. There has been a knock to the knop please see photograph.

L 40 cm

W 4 cm

H 3 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Georgian Mahogany Pitch Pipe to the Georgian era.

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SA1187318
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Georgian Mahogany Organ Pitch Pipe

Archive II An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. View II
Archive III An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. View III
Archive IV An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. View IV
Archive V An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. View V
Archive VI An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. View VI
Archive VII An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture. View VII
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
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An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture.
Rare Georgian mahogany organ pitch pipe
Ref: SA1187318
An elongated, rectangular wooden pitch pipe crafted from dark mahogany with a tapered mouthpiece at one end and a sound aperture.
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  • ObjectMusical Instrument
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDeep Brown
  • MotifsRectangular wooden body, Tapered mouthpiece, Sound aperture

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Pitch pipes were used predominantly in 18th and early 19th-century churches and choirs to give the starting note for hymns before the widespread adoption of tuning forks or organs.

They were typically handcrafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or fruitwood, featuring internal wooden stoppers to alter the pitch.

Authenticity is determined by period-correct timber patination, hand-cut joinery, traditional finishing techniques, and the presence of a sliding wooden stopper mechanism.

Display the instrument on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or within a cabinet of curiosities as a sculptural conversation piece that highlights historical craftsmanship.

Keep wooden artefacts away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoiding liquid polishes.
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