A mid 19th century gilt wood forty-six string Gothic 'Angel' harp by Erard, the top of the decorative hexagonal gilt column carved with angels playing instruments, leading down to an eight-pedal shaped base, featuring two gargoyles, maker's name Sebastian and Pierre Erard and company's London premises 18 great Marlborough Street, London at the top of harp, painted and gilded finish, requires attention. Together with a bespoke sturdy wooden crate with iron hinges and handles that was used to transport the harp in 1905 from England to New Zealand for the vendor's grandmother. 92 x 174 cm (harp)