A REGENCY MAPLE AND PARCEL-GILT HARP, CIRCA 1820

A REGENCY MAPLE AND PARCEL-GILT HARPCIRCA 1820The brass plate with engraved inscription 'Sebastian & Pierre Erard's Patent No. 6539. Great Marlborough Street, London', the upright with applied gilt-gesso Gothic decoration together with a wood case with a harp maker's label for I.G.Morley and with canvas and linen coversThe harp 179cm high, 93cm wide Provenance:Christie's, London, 10 May 2011, Lot 132Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Old splits and cracks,Knocks and indentations to to the body,The gilt with chips, losses and wear all over, the front post capital with numerous old losses and breaks to the composition frieze, the decoration with various knocksThe majority of the strings are not present, this will require stringing and an overhaul by a professional instrument restorer, the pedals are stiff but appear to be moving at time of report - again Dreweatts can give no guarantees as to the overall working condition of the action and stress this will require professional attention and probable restorationPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer