Portative Organ, late 19th century, Florence, Italy, Italian, Wood, various materials, Total h. 61.3 cm, W. 59.7 cm, L. perpendicular to keyboard 41.6; 3-octave span 51.8, Aerophone-Organ, Probably by Leopoldo Franciolini (Italian, Florence 1844–1920 Florence), This portative organ is a product of the Leopoldo Franciolini workshop in Florence, Italy during the last part of the 19th century. Franciolini was a renowned musical instrument dealer who misrepresented many of his items as much older than they actually were.
Portative Organ, late 19th century, Florence, Italy, Italian, Wood, various materials, Total h. 61.3 cm, W. 59.7 cm, L. perpendicular to keyboard 41.6; 3-octave span 51.8, Aerophone-Organ, Probably by Leopoldo Franciolini (Italian, Florence 1844–1920 Florence), This portative organ is a product of the Leopoldo Franciolini workshop in Florence, Italy during the last part of the 19th century. Franciolini was a renowned musical instrument dealer who misrepresented many of his items as much older than they actually were