Harp
1781-1797 (made)
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Pedal harp with a back of seven ribs, plain varnished. Pine belly painted with garlands, musical trophies and a landscape. Pillar of oval section with mouldings, terminating in a garlanded bracket beneath the scroll. Sycamore neck with a carved ungilt scroll with a detachable plate on the right side. Single action by crochettes.
Object details
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| Brief description | Pedal harp, French, 1781-1797, Renault & Chatelain |
| Physical description | Pedal harp with a back of seven ribs, plain varnished. Pine belly painted with garlands, musical trophies and a landscape. Pillar of oval section with mouldings, terminating in a garlanded bracket beneath the scroll. Sycamore neck with a carved ungilt scroll with a detachable plate on the right side. Single action by crochettes. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Stamped on neck: S. B. Renault / & / Chatelain A Paris.
Also an inscription painted at the top of the belly: Renault & Chatelain / [Rue] de Braque a Paris. |
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| Accession number | 469-1897 |
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| Record created | December 15, 2004 |
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