The Angel Harp by S. Erard 1810.
workshop of Sébastien Erard (1752-1831)
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1810
Materials
Metal, Wood, Beech, Lime, Spruce, Gilding, Brass, Steel, Gut, Copper, Silk
Measurements
1690 x 1340 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 995846
Summary
A Regency ebonised and gilt gesso "Angel" harp by Sebastian Erard with a reeded gilt column and a neoclassical maiden decorated capital . Bought for Lacock in 1827 and played mostly by the nanny to Fox Talbot's children, Amelina Petit de Billier Double-action pedal harp with 43 strings and Erard’s fourchette action controlled by seven pedals. No action on the highest note. The eight pedal controls the swell shutters in the back of the sound box. Soundboard painted and with gilt lines, and centre and side strips also gilded. Back of sound box, of laminated lime wood ebonised with gilt lines, Gilded neoclassical composition and gesso ornament. The capital of the fluted pillar carrying three winged caryatids, their hands linked with wreaths. Royal College of Music ledger number, harp 1663.
Full description
The Angel Harp by S. Erard 1810. Bought for Lacock in 1827 and played mostly by the nanny to Fox Talbot's children, Amelina Petit de Billier
Provenance
Bought for Lacock in 1827 and purchased with the family collection of Abbey contents in situ from Mrs Petronella Burnett-Brown December 2009.
Makers and roles
workshop of Sébastien Erard (1752-1831), craftsman