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I found a crown with the letters "S O" directly under it inside the piano on one of the black framing pieces inside the piano that run from the front to the back (like "f" on the piano diagram you provided. Getting a photo of the crown has been difficult since it is carved or bra...

Sorry for the delay in responding.

The crack photo previously uploaded was incorrect.

The crack is inside the piano where the three rows of pins are that connect to the strings.

See following photo.

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Thanks for the replies. It measures 33.5" at the short end, 54" at the keys and is 72" long. (US inches, the piano has traveled to San Antonio, TX.) I've included several photos to help with identification and ideas about repairing the crack. We paid $500 US 12 years ago. Thanks for s...

We have an Erard baby grand with markings J I 3.77.

Someone has removed the ivory and the harp is cracked.

It's too nice to throw away, so what should I do?

What is the wood used? What metals were used for the harp?

Thank you, Pam