Erard London Upright Art Case Piano

Erard London Upright Art Case Piano
Case Made by L.W Collmann

Inner parts of piano were made by Pierre Erard London, whil the outside casewas designed and Decorated by Leonard William Collman.

Leonard William Collmann was a very well known decorator who designed andManufactured furniture of excellent quality in England. We was a pupil of SydneySmirke R.A. (designer of the Carltonand the Conservative clubs), and was himself an excellent draughtsman. Hecarried out many decorations and furnishing of many public buildings, London clubs, andmansions of the Nobility and Gentry. His son was the Director of Decorations toher Majesty at Windsor Castle. Collmanns designswere occasionally Gothic, but generally Classic. This is the only known pianodesigned by Mr. Leonard Williams Collman.


Piano case is designed in a walnut case with carved and sculpted figures andfaces depicting Greek mythology. One side of case having a six or seven headeddragon sculpture. Orion as well is also presented on this case. The design infull of this upright piano is exquisite to ones eyes.

Records do show that L W Collman did indeed show a sculpted upright piano inthe Exhibition of 1862 In London.

Erard London Upright Art Case Piano
Case Made by L.W Collmann