ERARD CONCERT GRAND, PARIS, 1898

From the fourth quarter of the 19th century, just about all piano builders adopted the cross-string system invented by Steinway & Sons in 1859-1860. Only Erard in Paris and Broadwood in London stayed true to the straight strung concept. 
Erard went on the offensive with this type "Nouveau modèle, extra-grand de concert" with a length of 260 cm and a keyboard of 90 keys. 

Technical data:

• Inscription: ERARD
• Compass: 7,5 octaves (GGG-c''''')
• Keyboard: naturals in ivory, sharps in ebony
• Pedals: 2: controlling keyboard shift - dampers
• Dimensions: L 260 cm / W 155 cm
• Serial number: 78473
• Chris Maene Collection number: CM 43 254
• Condition: restored to concert level Chris Maene workshop Ruiselede 2016
• Location: 3 - Museum headquarters "Piano's Maene" Ruiselede