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Hello Phiphi, Thank you for your comments and the additional information about our little Erard. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to follow up on locating further markings on our piano so I have no new information to add. I appreciate your time and look forward to your further research informa...

Thanks for your comments, however, with all due respect, I disagree. While, yes, the "lid stay" does not seem adequate, the design, finished surfaces, the little glide rail for the music tray, the support bracket for the full upright lid stay, the cut out for the metal plate, etc. clearly ...

Unfortunately I didn't take a photo, but the key was stamped "Schwander" and the number "112" was also stamped on the key. I assumed that was the norm, now I think perhaps it is another oddity since you do not see it often and that it is stamped, not written. Uhmmmmm???? Are you ...

Rather than using the link, just enter the following web address into your browser: http://www.pianopavilion.com/erard_walnut_grand.htm The photo looks like our piano, even the "Odeon" style legs are the same, and they note the size is 4ft, 6ins, so it is also a little petite, the same as ...

Bill and Mark, I agree, it does not seem safe, especially since it is supported only on the left side and as I stated earlier, the lever does not lock in the upright position, it very easily pivots up and down with no resistance. It is difficult to see in the photo; there is a little notch cut into ...

You could be correct-----we may be trying to corral the wind.
No brass inlay, however, I have seen photos of other Erard pianos that have the same 'label' that was on our piano.

Well,,,,,shame on me! Once again, I am definitely not of an 'engineering' mind. I just do not see mechanical details. Of course, my husband notices this little notch in the underside of the lid and voila!!,,the little lever does indeed support the lid !!! OK, no more posts for me unless he checks it...

FYI---here is a photo of the interior. This is a tiny little piano, only 4ft,5inches. In 1994, some restoration work was done, new strings, tuning pins, felt,,,,etc. Needed to be done, but probably a mistake from the standpoint of dating the piano. If I recall correctly, the metal plate was painted....

Bill, according to the lady we purchased from, the piano had been in her family for many years and was imported to the US when her family came here. Unfortunately, I don't have any further info and do not recall any additional details. In our naivete', we were purchasing the piano for our young dau...

Yes, Bill, we have always assumed the piano to be more modern. As I mentioned in my first post, the lines are very simple, it is not ornate. Due to it's appearance several times, I think the number '3832' has significance. I am reluctant to tinker with the action, probably best to leave that to an e...

The signature and 1838 are written on top of this board. As you can see, it is a cramped space; we had to use a mirror to see it !!

Thanks to all of you.

Upon detaching the lyre, we discovered the same "3832" stamped on the top.

Hello Once Again, Upon further investigation and searching--- The number "3832" is stamped underneath the keyboard on the front right corner. The number "3832" is stamped on the top of the lyre. Oddly, this is the same number that is written in pencil (with initials GB) on the fr...

OK, so now that all of you know I am completely inept at all things musical, can anyone tell me the purpose of this little lever? The photo shows it in it's upright position, but when it is closed, it is completey hidden. I have always wondered........

Thank you, PianoLove, I hope so too.

Yes, the piano was refinished a number of years ago. Unfortunately, the name was removed at that time. However, it was written on the invoice and we distinctly remember the name and scroll pattern. I think it was on the board above the cover that raises and lowers to cover the keys. Is that the fall...

Well,,,,another mystery!

Mr Kibby, thank you for your prompt reply. I have searched but cannot find any additional numbers or clues. I did notice a post by FFChopin on March 15 which included a photograph of a signature and stamped number on his Erard concert grand. On our piano, in the center of the board underneath the ke...

For your review, I have attached a photo of the Erard baby grand piano. Unfortunately, I am only allowed to attach 1 photo. It is extremely difficult to photograph the faint handwriting that I mentioned in the earlier post. Please feel free to let me know if I can provide additional information. Tha...

Thank you for the comment/suggestion. I will upload photos soon. However, having said that, the writing is so faint, it will probably be impossible to capture with a photo, but I'll try.

Hello, I have owned an Erard baby grand piano for 35 years. The lady I purchased from told me it had been in her (European) family many years and was brought to the US from Europe. It is small, 4'5", very simple lines, squared legs. I can find very few clues: On the soundboard, beneath the stri...