Wells Cathedral, Organ case and decorations c1857
03.06.1857
In the Taunton Courier “The decorations of the organ pipes were designed by Mr. Salvin under whose superintendence the chief portions of the restoration of the cathedral have been executed. The case is plain in design, presenting but little artistic pretensions, except in the choir front in which there are a few ornamental sculptures. There are on each of the principals of the case figures of angels holding cymbals, trumpets etc. beautifully sculptured in wood. The case was built by Mr. J. Forsyth of London, by whose masterly hands the sculptured ornaments were executed, and who also completed most of the beautiful wood and stone sculptures in the restoration of the church”
The photo below is from Wikimedia and credited to RODW
In the Taunton Courier “The decorations of the organ pipes were designed by Mr. Salvin under whose superintendence the chief portions of the restoration of the cathedral have been executed. The case is plain in design, presenting but little artistic pretensions, except in the choir front in which there are a few ornamental sculptures. There are on each of the principals of the case figures of angels holding cymbals, trumpets etc. beautifully sculptured in wood. The case was built by Mr. J. Forsyth of London, by whose masterly hands the sculptured ornaments were executed, and who also completed most of the beautiful wood and stone sculptures in the restoration of the church”
The photo below is from Wikimedia and credited to RODW
