Erard Bird's-Eye Maple and Parcel-Gilt Pedal Harp

mid-19th century, the pillar with Gothic-style decoration and inset maple veneers, the crown with molded reliefs of medieval figures surmounted by arcading, having a double-action mechanism with seven pedals, the brass plate engraved "Erard 13 Rue du Mail, Paris".
h. 70-1/2", w. 38", d. 19"

Notes: A similar Erard harp is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, England.

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