Good Sebastian Erard Grecian Model forty-three string harp, ...

by Gardiner Houlgate
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Hammer

£2,000

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Good Sebastian Erard Grecian Model forty-three string harp, stamped to one side with the Royal Coat of Arms and inscribed 'Sebastian Erard's Patent no. 2282, 18, Great Marlborough Street, London' and to the other side 'Maker to H.R.H. The Princess Charlotte of Wales, Most Christian Majesty the King of France, J.M. The Emperor of All the Rufsias', the circular capital gilded in relief with a band of angels and lyres over three standing angels clasping wreaths, with ebonised and gilded fluted column to the base fitted with eight pedals, the ebonised frame decorated with gilded lines, 67" high overall (tuning key and soft cover)
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*The vendor has owned and played this harp for over thirty years and it was previously played by the famous harpist Savourna Stevenson
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**This harp takes British gauge light strings

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The harp in playing condition with expected wear & tear for age and playing, see all images for guidance, personal viewing advised

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Auction Date:
13th Jun 25 at 11am BST

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Fri 13th Jun 2025 11am BST (Lots 2501 to 3524)