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- Case -

The case is made of solid Walnut and weighs 6.7 kg (14.8 lbs) including the transposing mechanism and front mosaic.


Retractable handles on each end:


The case is hollowed out wherever possible to save weight:


Corner dovetail work:


Organ bench:


Through mortise and tenon with wedge:


Each slab is made using a technique called bookmatching with results in a symmetric grain pattern:


The pattern of the mosaic is made up of three perfect squares. Two wrap around from top to bottom and one wraps around from side to side.