Lot 40 , A mid 19th century J.Schwieso giltwood, satinwood and rosewood 'Grecian' concert harp, width 84cm, height 170cm.

A mid 19th century J.Schwieso giltwood, satinwood and rosewood 'Grecian' concert harp, with brass plaque signed on one side "Schwieso & Co., Improvement, No. 263 Regent Street London," the reverse "Schwieso late foreman to S. Erard, No. 417"; brass-mounted satinwood soundboard fluted columnar pillar, relief carved angels on capital, eight pedals, five sound holes, 43 strings, width 84cm, height 170cm.
£800-1,200

Condition:
In well used condition, the body of the harp rubbed and worn from use over the years and now with a dull finish and rubbing to all of the extremities, assorted scuffs and scratches throughout, no stringing present, a number of horizontal cracks running through the sound board, minor scuffs and losses to the gesso work.

Sold for £950