Concert grand pedal harp, Browne & Buckwell Makers (Edgar J. Browne and George H. Buckwell), New York, last quarter 19th c., no. 3389, gilt fluted column, embellished with carved laurel garlands, banded maple soundboard, approx 72.25"h, 35.5"w, 17.5"d Start Price: $700.00

2.12.21- LOT: 1254- we do not have a harp expert on staff and unfortunately have had no luck in finding an expert in our area to provide a comprehensive report on this harp.

I will list the physical condition as I see it and have taken 80 photos. Please copy and paste the drop box link below for images
I note some wood nicks and wear, gilt loss, and possible gilt paint touch-ups throughout, the metal shows spotting and wear, strings are mismatched of varied material, at the upper back section, right above the first opening, there appear to be splits and a possible repair, on the backside of the harp (soundboard), I note several splits to wood at the lower case, see images, one pedal appears to be missing and one pedal is lacking the black cover, the pedals display some Verde patination

DROPBOX LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x7i1sxv2ght56lg/AAC667OzkFjMfxav6FtCKu0aa?dl=0

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