“Wirth” Factory, No. 2173.
Russia, St. Petersburg, 1840s

“WIRTH” — inlaid with brass in the lid;
“2173” — embossed with a punch on the top nut (area of the tuning pegs of the bass register)

2520×1320×930
Wood, metal, bone, fabric, felt

1999, purchased from V. Y. Golovchenko
Stock number: 20624

The frame is wooden, reinforced with 4 plate bars. The key action is hoppered. The Irish-type dampers are set on wooden plates. There are 2 pedals mounted in a “4-stringed lyre”. The case is veneered with walnut. The cover consists of 4 parts fastened by hinges.