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It's an intriguing enquiry, but how would anyone know? Even if the makers' original archives were available, they wouldn't trace the life history of the pianos after they left the factory - no-one can. You would need navy records for that. Press www and then press Archives.
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I can arrange for a researcher to check the original Erard archives for a fee, but they would probably just show that some pianos were sent to an american dealer. If his records were available, (which is unlikely) they would probably show that he sold some to the Navy. Their records probably DO exist somewhere, and might show me all sorts of interesting things about pianos, if only I could see them. They might say which pianos went to which ship, when, and how much they cost.
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I'm new here, first time posting...HELLO everyone!

I have been on and off researching a specific Erard and just happened to stumble into this forum with such a resent entry on it!

I have an 1828 maybe 1829 upright Erard. The serial number is 1777 (Paris France) It has the cherry scrolling in front and I believe the rest to be mahogany. I know nothing else. It needs tuning, but other than that in wonderful condition. I have had some local experts in to look at it and they too were unable to find the exact one.

If anyone could shed any light or direct me to where I may find further information I would greatly appreciate it! I would like to know it's value if at all possible.

I thank you,
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Oopps.. :oops:
I meant rosewood, not cherry...
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I can supply printed historical information on Erards through my website. Also, press www below, and press "Numbers".
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Thank you kindly for your quick response and extremely informative website.
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Looking at your enquiry again, how did you arrive at the date? Is it just based on numbers? It would be interesting to see photos, espacially interior details, to try to decide if it realy is that early.
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Bill,
I am so sorry it has taken me so long to respond, I had a death in the family and things have been moving in slow motion for me.

This web site http://www.pianos.co.uk/info/pianos/e/erard.php
is where I found the year of my Erard. Serial number 1777...let me know what you think. I will do my best as well to get some pictures up asap.

Thank you again,
Lydia
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It's easier to email me, type pianogen into your address bar, or press www if you can find it on the forum. Alternatively, type "mokerard" into the address bar.
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I can now obtain certain types of information from the Erard archives and Pleyel archives. If you have logged in, my details are below.
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I'm intrigued by this number, are you sure about it being four digits? Are there any other numbers inside? The published dates of Erard numbers are often wrong, and no reliable date is available for this number.
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