A good 18th century French harp by Walster, Paris The carved scroll top on a foliate carved moulded column support and base housing seven pedals, the soundboard decorated with delicate flower sprays, internally signed Francois Folck(?). 63" (160cm) high Condition report: Visible repair to the sound box especially at the top where there are some small losses. Some shrinkage to the joints of the panels on the sound box. Visible repair to the shoulder joint. Some minor wear to the sound board with some fading and flaking to the painted decorations. Some shrinkage to the head joints. Repair to the column near the base with some rubbing to the guilt on the column and elsewhere. Evidence of worm in places but not excessive and apparently dormant. Pedals show some minor surface rust. Walster mark to one side appears to be over-stamped 'Saunter A Paris'. Please refer to images.