mid-19th century; rosewood body with eight pedals (eighth pedal for swell) and 46 strings, parcel gilt column with raised Gothic style figural decoration, brass plate inscribed "Erard, 13,21 Rue de Mail, Paris", "Par Brevet D'Invention," and #1441, double-action mechanism, 69 in. H., 36 in. W.

Strings missing, not tuned, missing pieces to column cornice (some detached but present), detached pieces to case, but present, age appropriate wear