Early Erards

[Bill Kibby]

I am doing some research on Erard pianos of the eighteenth century, (1700s) and would love to hear from anyone who has them, because they are so difficult to find: I need...

1. Complete exact wording of name and address etc.
2. Any numbers inside.
3. Date if marked, or an estimate if you have one.
4. Brief description, and owner's name and location.

Thanks! Don't post your personal details on here, email me.

[stefan]

The earliest Erard I know is around 1810
http://www.hammerfluegel.net/viewer.php ... 65&stage=3
Beurmann collection, Hamburg
Yours, Stefan

[Bill Kibby]

There are older ones in Paris, and in the Colt Clavier Collection, but it's the 1700s I am looking for. Thanks.