Showing posts with label heirloom. Show all posts
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Saturday, September 1, 2007

18th century Harp

This harp is a family heirloom. It has exquisitely carved wood. This harp, presently in Paris, France, is a showpiece and will require restoration should you want to play it.
Contact: sherflosim@gmail.com


FRENCH: vends harpe française époque Louis XVI:- 7 pédales, 39 cordes, mécanisme visible sur transverse, dos à panneaux (7 côtés, 3 ceintures) caisse de résonnance peinte de roses et de guirlandes. Quatre petits pieds métal, Hauteur 1,63 metres , largeur 0,73 metre. Crosse sculptée de fruits
Non signée, comme beaucoup d'instruments de cette époque.
En l'état, restoration nécessaire.
Emballage, assurance et transport à la charge de l'acheteur.


ENGLISH: Sell French Louis XVI floor harp, 7 pedals, 39 cords, mechanism visible on transverse, staved back (7 sides, 3 girdles) soundboard painted with roses and garlands. 4 short metal legs. Height 5.5 ft, Width 2.4 ft.
Unsigned like many instruments of that time.
As is, needs restoring.
Buyer pays insurance and S and H. from France