Stages in restoring pre-1900 ? Zinc German Harp. 28 Reed Octave tuned |
How it arrived ! Complete with various tenents1 |
Only other markings are "Registered & Made in Germany" |
It can be seen that the zinc reed plates had corroded badly.Various tenents bedding
as well. |
Reeds were encased in corrosion and needed much care in cleaning. |
Stripped ready for action! Residents evicted from slots 9.11 &14!! |
Plates cleaned of corrosion and rust, ready to be lacquered |
Plates after lacquering, ready for final reed & slot cleaning |
Zinc covers after first clean, ready to be polished and refitted. Any dent, bends and dings removed at this point. Covers cleaned inside and out and lacquered both sides If you recognise it or know anything about this harp, please contact me. (Dave Bull 25/1/06) |
And heres the final product, as best I can get it after about a hundred years of
wear & tear. Preserved for future. Still plays all reeds, not quite in tune though!! |