It's made of rosewood, ivory and brass. It's got a drawing of a rose tree carved on the wood.
Category
Music and Music Instruments
Medium
rose wood
Distinguishing marks
R. Gorrs &Kallmann, Berlin. serial number. 29056
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
width 140 centimeters, height 120 centimeters
Date Period
1880
Weight
350kg
History
My great great grangfather bought it in the late 19th century from agent who imported it from Germany to South Africa. It stayed in the family, until my great grandmother passed it on to me. Imported by sole agents for transvaal was Mackay