Colin wrote:
Well he's certainly gripping the "handle" and seems to be pressing
something with his left hand (keys?) and the fiddle, harp and psaltery
are identifiable (ignore the two bridges on the HGLO perhaps - and
lack of wheel) - could it be a symphony/gurdy combo? Organistrum
reduced to fit the scene?
I think it must be a cranked instrument as the chap with the fiddle is
holding his "correctly" with his left hand.
The HG won't get much of a coup with that way though (I know it wasn't
done then, just a joke).
Interesting. I wonder what the source is and the date?
As far as I know the clothing and drawing style
is typical for the time around 1250-1300.
It's also similar to an instrument in an austrian source from 1265/1275
http://tarvos.imareal.oeaw.ac.at/server/images/7007634.JPG
Michael
