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Wuustwezel, België (Antwerpen) - Onze Lieve Vrouwe Hemelvaartkerk
Municipal: Wuustwezel
Region:Vlaanderen
Address: Dorpsstraat 111, 2990, Wuustwezel

Description nr.: 2049308.

Built by: Théophile Boeckx (ca. 1900)
Demolished (1979)


  • In 1822 an organ with ten stops was placed in the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk in Wuustwezel by Jean Joseph Delhaye. This organ was replaced in the years 1890-1900 by a new instrument, built by Théophile Boeckx. It was set up in two organ case, separated by a window, with a freestanding console inbetween them.
  • In 1974 this organ was in unplayable condition. It was demolished a few years later and replaced by new instrument.

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Grand Orgue10
- Récit Expressif7
- Pédale2
Total number of stops19
Key actionPneumatic
Stop actionPneumatic
Windchest(s)Cone chests

Specification
Grand Orgue (C-g'''): Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Flûte Harmonique 8', Viole de Gambe 8', Prestant 4', Doublette 2', Fourniture 3 rangs, Trompette Harmonique 8', Clairon 4'.
Récit Expressif (C-g'''): Bourdon 8', Salicional 8', Voix Céleste 8', Eoline 8', Flûte à Cheminée 4', Flageolet 2', Basson-Hautbois 8'.
Pédale (C-f'): Sousbasse 16', Violoncelle 8'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Récit au Grand Orgue, Tirasse Grand Orgue, Tirasse Récit.
Accessories: Tremolo.

Literature Het historisch orgel in Vlaanderen : Deel IIIa Antwerpen - arr. Antwerpen / A. Fauconnier, P. Roose. - Brussel : Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlands Cultuur ; Rijksdienst voor Monumenten- en Landschapszorg, 1983.