Grand piano by Erard, London, circa 1868, serial number 1077...

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£200 - £400

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Grand piano by Erard, London, circa 1868, serial number 10774, the case veneered with burr walnut, part metal frame with four metal bars and one metal cross bar, the seven-octave keyboard, AAA to a4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, with music desk veneered ensuite with the case, on three hexagonal legs, inscribed Patent Erard London in brass inlay on the interior fallboard, length 100", 254cm, width 54.5", 138.5cm

*Ivory submission reference DD118TQ3

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CONDITION REPORT November 2024

Lot 2509

ERARD GRAND

Grand piano by Erard, London, Circa 1860. Serial number 10774.

Details:

The case veneered with burr walnut, part metal frame with four metal bars and one metal cross bar.

The seven-octave keyboard, AAA to a4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals, with music desk veneered ensuite with the case, on three hexagonal legs, inscribed ‘Patent Erard, London’ in brass inlay on the interior fallboard.

Length 100", 254cm, width 54.5", 138.5cm

Condition:

This piano has wrest plank failure although at present does not seem to have affected the tuning stability across the piano, although it’s now pitched at a whole tone below modern concert pitch.

The dampers are not functioning well at present.

Attractive casework.

Observations noted in the condition report are based on obvious signs to the naked eye from an experienced restorer. They are designed for quick analysis of their condition, leaving interested parties to carry out their own personal inspection. Please note that actions have not been removed from instruments.

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