Erard Harp with Original Wooden Shipping Case

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December 20, 2007 at 1:22 pm #71393

carl-swanson
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The swell doors would be visible on the back of the body. If you can’t see swell doors, then there are no swell doors.

December 20, 2007 at 3:09 pm #71394

Evangeline Williams
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The discussion of the Erards lately has brought up something that’s been in the back of my head for awhile.

December 20, 2007 at 3:37 pm #71395

carl-swanson
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I think it’s a great idea Evangeline. You should contact Paul Knoke and see what he knows about such databases already in existance. It may be better to expand on an existing site, like one that deals with historical harps, where the information will all be gathered into one place then to have different sites for different antique instrument makes.

December 20, 2007 at 3:43 pm #71396

unknown-user
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Has any one compiled a discography of music preformed on Erads?

December 20, 2007 at 3:54 pm #71397

Evangeline Williams
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I will most definately contact him.

December 20, 2007 at 4:44 pm #71398

carl-swanson
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I didn’t know Wintertur had any harps. Tell me what they’ve got if you go there.

December 20, 2007 at 6:54 pm #71399

Evangeline Williams
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When I was there I asked them and they said they did.

December 26, 2007 at 7:35 pm #71400

Evangeline Williams
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The Historical Harp Society appears to be doing a survey of historical harps out there (pre 1945).

January 13, 2008 at 11:47 pm #71401

bernhard-schmidt
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Just some thoughts for the >swell door<
I have seen some of the harps with removed >doors< but than it is visible
by the groove and slot for the pedal at the harp base.

The swell doors have a effect for loudness…but not that much one would expect.
Other thoughts are going to deep in to mystical speculation.
The harp body of this harps have only the sound holes at the back, when you close them with the swell doors you just set the vibration inside the harp in to

January 14, 2008 at 4:51 am #71402

Jerusha Amado
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I would love to see what’s on the list, if it exists.

Jerusha

June 1, 2008 at 5:23 pm #71403

unknown-user
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Hi, I am not sure whether you are still looking for the year your Erard
has been made. The year, sometimes, day, month and year is written on
the inner base. If

June 7, 2008 at 8:30 am #71404

unknown-user
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Dear Denise,

I have a London-made Erard Gothique and would love to know when it was made, but I’m not sure if I’m understanding your instructions correctly.

June 8, 2008 at 9:23 pm #71405

unknown-user
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I a-door swell harps.

June 22, 2008 at 1:45 pm #71406

unknown-user
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Not sure if anyone is interested – but I saw a Erard harp on ebay.. Its in pretty bad shape – but the column seems to be intact – and many of the original parts (even though damaged) are still there…. Maybe someone could buy this once beautiful instrument and restore it?? If I had the money/repair knowledge – I know I would! Regards!

July 16, 2008 at 3:12 pm #71407

unknown-user
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Another listing has appeared on ebay- but for a “erat” harp from the early 1800s.. The harp looks like it needs some TLC – but if anyone is interested in getting this antique and restoring it – thought I’d post the link for you! Kind regards William

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-1800s-HARP-by-J-ERAT_W0QQitemZ250270398667QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250270398667&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318
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