Pedal harp

Back of seven ribs painted black, with a border of simulated gold beads. Pine belly painted with swags of flowers, musical trophies and a shepherdess in a landscape in the Boucher style. Garlanded pillar richly carved and gilt, with a winged mermaid at the top, whose formed tail is plaited down the front of the pillar. At the base, two triton-babies blowing horns: they have gilt tails, but their bodies and faces are a natural skin colour. The neck is also richly carved with floral scrolls and gilt. The plate covering theb ling rods of the mechanishm is missing. Single action by crochettes.