Unknown master.
Russia, St. Petersburg(?), the second half of the 19th century

1112×445×150
Wood, metal, bone, fabric, felt, leather

1937, purchased from Sharyi
Stock number: 1467/66

The instrument is without strings. The case is square, veneered with mahogany and mounted on 4 legs, the keys are mounted with lead counter balances at the ends. The effort required to press a key corresponds to the effort exerted by the pianist when playing the traditional pianoforte.