“A. Blondel” Factory, No. 3277.
France, Paris, the second half of the 19th century (after 1855)

“Médaille d’Or. / Alph-se Blondel / Facteur de l’Acad-ie Imp-le de Musique / PARIS” — inlaid with brass in the lid;
“3277” — embossed with a punch on the pin block (area of the tuning pegs of the descant register)

1334×1175×557
Wood, metal, bone, fabric, felt

1986, purchased from L. N. Kurbatova
Stock number: 16730

There are 2 pedals. The keyboard is mounted on hinges: it can retract into the case, thereby significantly reducing the instrument size. The case is veneered with rosewood, decorated with brass molding, bronze candlesticks and plated bronze