A few examples of appraisal values for
HARPSICHORD

• A wonderfully kept vintage
  A wonderfully kept vintage Neupert harpsichord, in an inlaid teak case, Serial Number 24973, with documentation and tuning key. 32.5”H x 40.25”W x 35”D (when closed) Condition: excellent CT Transfer Fee $50
• SPERRHAKE PASSAU HARPSICHORD AND
  SPERRHAKE PASSAU HARPSICHORD AND BENCH MADE IN GERMANY,1950S. 36"H X 57"W X 34"DSperrhake Passau harpsichord and bench Made in Germany,1950s., Standard tapered case with mahogany and sycamore woods supported on three modern square tapered legs. Case of musical instrument marked "Sperrhake Passau" and "MADE IN GERMANY" Serial #592320. Sperrhake (Germany (Passau, Bavaria) founded 1948) Dimensions: 36"H x 57"W x 34"D
• Harp by Schwieso A. Grosjean,
  Harp by Schwieso A. Grosjean, London, No. 55, with stenciled musicians, satinwood, with 8 brass pedals and a wood travel case. Harp: 67"h x 38"w / Box: 72.75"h x 41.5"w x 23.5"d Condition: Regilted, restrung, losses, wear consistent with age.
• A BALDWIN ELECTRIC HARPSICHORD
  A BALDWIN ELECTRIC HARPSICHORD CW-8-SA Baldwin electric harpsichord CW-8-S, Circa 1960s Marked: Baldwin / D.H. Baldwin Company / Cincinnati, Ohio 45202; serial no. 3217 Originally designed by Eric Herz for Canon Guild, with clear Plexiglas top and wood legs, sold together with a black stool and an aftermarket Yamaha sustain pedal/foot switch, 3 pieces Dimensions: 32.5" H x 36" W x 54" D
• WITTMAYER MID CENTURY FRUITWOOD
  WITTMAYER MID CENTURY FRUITWOOD HARPSICHORDGerman, mid 20th century, walnut or fruitwood case, walnut keys, 33 x 60 x 28 in. Provenance: Estate of Brock Arms, Flat Rock, North Carolina Condition: water stains and finish distress to top, no apparent cracks in sounding board (one string currently disconnected)
• SALVI HARPA Salvi harp, the burl
  SALVI HARPA Salvi harp, the burl wood frame with 15" red spruce soundboard, 40 strings with a range of 1st octave E to 6th octave A. Purchased from Lyon & Healy, Chicago Illinois, complete with dust cover & tuning key. Italy, circa 1990. Dimensions 64.5" high x 34.5" wide, weight: 59 pounds. The Daphne 40 is 3/4 the size of the Concert Grand, featuring the same stainless steel action and fluid pedal mechanism as those found in their full size models.
• JOHN CHALLIS WALNUT HARPSICHORDJohn
  JOHN CHALLIS WALNUT HARPSICHORDJohn Challis Walnut Harpsichord, 57 keys, single reverse-colored keyboard, three pedals, pierced strap hinges, h. 33 in. (61 in. open), w. 36 in., d. 69 in.
• A Neupert Double Manual
  A Neupert Double Manual Harpsichord, ca. 1950, Bamberg, Germany, "Vivaldi" model, h. 37-1/4", w. 39-1/4". Provenance: Estate of Dr. Elise Cambon, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cambon served as organist and music director at the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans for 62 years. Proceeds from the sale of this harpsichord will benefit the Louise S. McGehee School, the St. Louis Cathedral, Newcomb/Tulane University, Loyola University, the Academy of the Sacred Heart and the University of Michigan.
• Louis XVI satinwood harp, finely
  Louis XVI satinwood harp, finely carved and gilt satinwood painted with landscape scenes and musical reserves, top with fine acanthus and wreath and ribbon carving, classical female bust, neck stamped twice "Naderman, Paris" (Jean Henri Naderman, 1734-1799), paper label dated 1791 for Naderman inside sounding board, 64 x 31 x 22 in. (including pedal). Scattered chips and losses to carved elements, cracks and separations at seams, repairs and some loss at joint with neck and sounding board, pest damage and some losses to base, other cracks, wear and minor losses.
• An Austrian Enamel Inset Burlwood
  An Austrian Enamel Inset Burlwood Harpsichord Likely Vienna, Early 18th Century the enamel panel inscribed Johann Georg Greber in Innsprug. Height 33 1/4 x width 44 1/2 x length of case 90 inches. Property of a Lady, Chicago, Illinois
• An English or Continental Painted
  An English or Continental Painted Harp 19th Century Height 67 1/4 inches.
• Fine Sebastian Erard satinwood
  Fine Sebastian Erard satinwood and gilt harp, circa 1800, London, patent #3964, 67 1/2"h x 37"w x 16"d
• Harp made by I.S.I. Erat Harp
  Harp made by I.S.I. Erat Harp Manufacturers, London, No. 4016, satinwood, seven brass pedals with wood storage box. Harp: 69.75" x 34"w x 21"d / Box: 79.5"h x 41"w x 26"d Condition: Regilted, restrung, wear consistent with age.
• A CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE PAINTED
  A CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE PAINTED WOOD SINGLE MANUAL VARIOU...A CONTINENTAL ANTIQUE PAINTED WOOD SINGLE MANUAL VARIOUS WOODS AND BONE HARPSICHORD SPINET, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, the case possibly Austro-Italian 18th/19th century and of traditional single manual form with a plum ground body decorated throughout in green scrolling acanthus rinceaux, with hinged keyboard lid interior side centering a hand painted armorial of a double headed spread winged eagle atop a knight's helmet over a white ground shield quartered by a blue cross with corner radiating lozenges, flanked by fluttering birds and suspending blossoming festoons, adjoining hinged harp case lid decorated with a border of bright red leafy floral clusters joined by curling ribbons and centering a parrot perched on a truncated tree trunk while devouring flowering stems, covering a wire stringed harp centering a circular aperture with reticulated stylized flower cover, within a rosewood frame mounted with spaced bone beads before a keyboard with ebony and bone keys, raised on tapering circular ringed legs. Height: 30 3/4" Width: 29" Depth: 37" Condition: The case and legs have flaking paint, faded areas, losses, chips, scratches, cracks, old repairs, touch ups, stains, warped, inactive worming, surface wear, buildup in areas, and part of keyboard cover is lacking. The interior harp needs restoration of all components, including some of the ebony keys. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• A William Dowd Walnut Harpsichord
  A William Dowd Walnut Harpsichord Boston, 1963 the soundboard stamped 'William Dowd 40-63'. Height 33 1/2 x length 87 x width 37 1/2 inches.
• WURLITZER STARKE MODEL HARP No.
  WURLITZER STARKE MODEL HARP No. 823, partially strung, ht. 66, wd. 33 in.
• LES HARPES CAMAC FRANCE
  LES HARPES CAMAC FRANCE MADEMOISELLE HARPLes Harpes Camac France Mademoiselle Harp, 40 strings, mahogany wood, with dust cover Dimensions: 63 x 34 x 16 in. (160 x 86.4 x 40.6 cm.) Condition:
• A Dutch Green Painted and Parcel
  A Dutch Green Painted and Parcel Gilt Harpsichord Willem Meijer, 20th Century the case signed Willem Meijer Holland. Height 34 1/2 x width 36 x length 81 inches. Property sold to benefit the National Museum of Women in the Arts
• HOHNER ACCORDIAN AND A
  HOHNER ACCORDIAN AND A XYLOPHONEHohner Accordian and a Xylophone
• Sebastian and Pierre Erard
  Sebastian and Pierre Erard satinwood and gilt concert harp, circa 1800, inscribed "S.P Erard 18 Great Marlborough Street, London, W #6842" and "By appointment to the Royal Family". 70"h x 36"w Condition: Losses, cracks, wear consistent with age, structurally sound.
• A Burl Walnut and Satinwood
  A Burl Walnut and Satinwood Two-Manual Harpsichord by Thomas Goff & Joseph Cobby London, 1961 Height 38 1/2 x width 43 3/4 x length 91 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Maestro Raymond Leppard, Indianapolis, Indiana
• AUTO-VALVE-HARP ORGAN TONE
  AUTO-VALVE-HARP ORGAN TONE HARMONICAVery nice "Auto-Valve-Harp", made in Germany by M. Hohner, organ tone harmonica model 105/40 in the key of "C". Comes with the original box, box does show signs of wear consistent with age. Harmonica is in good condition and may have minor surface scratches.
• NELSON FONTNEAU CUSTOM BUILT
  NELSON FONTNEAU CUSTOM BUILT HARPSICHORD, 1973Nelson Fontneau custom built harpsichord, 1973, the cabinet built in Castine Maine, the works from the Hubbard workshop, 34 3/4" h., 73" w. Condition: Generally good condition. Currently in working order, but not guaranteed.
• A Victorian harp player's seat,
  A Victorian harp player's seat, with turned back rail on carved tripod base
• SWISS MUSIC BOX - Harp Harmonique
  SWISS MUSIC BOX - Harp Harmonique Piccolo Cylinder Music Box Troll & Baker Co. Geneva Switzerland c. 1886-1888 in rosewood and burl mahogany panel string inlaid serpentine case with domed top mother of pearl inlaid central cartouche ebonized molded
• Fine Erard Louis Philippe harp,
  Fine Erard Louis Philippe harp, rosewood veneer with gilt, composition and carved ornament in the Gothic taste, engraved signature "Erard Facteur du Pianos et Harpes, 13, 21, Rue du Mail, Paris", composition ornament with signature "Victor Erard, Established December 10, 1835", base set with carved griffins and anthemions, 67-1/4 x 34 x 17-1/2 in., original shipping crate with wrought iron mounts and Prussian blue paper-lined interior, 72 x 40 x 22 in., with box of additional harp strings. Numerous veneer losses, cracks and losses to composition ornament with repainting to gilded surfaces, other losses and repairs, interior works possibly restored, lacking most strings; carrying case with expected abrasions, water damage and peeling interior paper. Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina
• 10 tune inlaid rosewood Harp
  10 tune inlaid rosewood Harp Harmonic Piccolo Swiss cylinder music box, 13" cylinder, tune card, original finish, plays well, no broken teeth, case 25" long Estimate $1,200-1,600
• SWISS MUSIC BOX - Harp Harmonique
  SWISS MUSIC BOX - Harp Harmonique Piccolo Cylinder Music Box Troll & Baker Co. Geneva Switzerland c. 1886-1888 in rosewood and burl mahogany panel string inlaid serpentine case with domed top mother of pearl inlaid central cartouche ebonized molded
• OSCAR SCHMIDT AUTOHARP Autoharp /
  OSCAR SCHMIDT AUTOHARP Autoharp / chord zither by Oscar Schmidt, includes hard-backed case, "Colors and Chords for the Autoharp" and 'Musicall." Playability unknown. Case: 13" H x 25" W x 4" D.
• Fraternal Ceremonial Harp with
  Fraternal Ceremonial Harp with Music Box Ceremonial harp in mahogany wood with gold romanesque design; ht. 22 wd 12 in. Condition: Missing two tuner keys edge chips to wood.
• Kit form walnut harpsichord and
  Kit form walnut harpsichord and bench probably by Zuckerman Harpsicords, Inc. NY, NY 34"h x 35"w x 63"d Condition: good condition, plays, water stains on the top
• An Austrian Enameled Miniature
  An Austrian Enameled Miniature Ormolu Harp A Baroque style bronze miniature harp with antiqued gilt finish with exquisite filigree details and hand enameled insets depicting scenes with two lovers and cherubs pouring flowers from cornucopias above. Marked with "Austria" underneath. Measures apprx. 4-7/8"T x 3-1/2"L x 1-1/2"W.
• HALCYON Harp Musical Instrument.
  HALCYON Harp Musical Instrument. Elegant wood frame. Lot includes some papers and info from Halcyon Productions. Dimensions: H: 42 inches: W: 19 inches: D: 13 inches --- Condition: Appears in Very Good Condition. Light wear.
• A late 19th Century rosewood
  A late 19th Century rosewood harmonium with mother-of-pearl inlay, 19cm x 31cm x 24cm
• VICTORIAN HAND CRAFTED WOODEN 35
  VICTORIAN HAND CRAFTED WOODEN 35 STRING HARP: Decorated with carved and gilded leaf and flower design mixed woods of satin oak and ebony wooden pegs with strings removed unmarked as to maker. 50 1/2'' h. x 26 1/2'' x 19''.CONDITION: Note missing pegs unstrung. We are not familiar with harps and cannot guarantee completeness or functionality.
• Dresden bisque porcelain angel
  Dresden bisque porcelain angel orchestra harpist violinist cymbalist cellist and horn player accompanied by conductor each marked. H5 3/4'' (6pcs) Provenance: Private collection Mount Pleasant South Carolina Harpist thumb with crack (possibly a firing defect); otherwise in good original condition.