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The most sought after makers were Sébastien Erard (1752 - 1831), Georges Cousineau (1733 - about 1800), and Jean-Henri Naderman (1735-99), who may have made this instrument. All three of them worked closely with Jean Baptiste Krumpholtz (1742 - 1790), perhaps the greatest harpist of his day, to develop instruments. This harp is unsigned and has no date, but it is fitted with <i>crochettes</i> or right-angled hooks, operated by foot-pedals, which raised the pitch of each string by one semi-tone, a popular device during this period.","physicalDescription":"'Back of seven ribs. Fluted pillar with a florid Corinthian column surmounted by a cherub that now lacks an arm and its bow. The shape of the neck, with a small hump midway along, and the painting on the belly resemble the Nadermann Harp 16/5 [Museum No. 425-1885], but the carving of the scroll and base is different from that of the other harps. The removable plate covering the mechanism in the neck is plain for most of its length. Single action by <i>crochettes</i>.'\r\nBaines, Anthony. <u>Catalogue of Musical Instruments in the Victoira and Albert Museum</u>. 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