The Hollybrook harp

Usualy dated to the 18th Century

Owned by the National Museum of Ireland.

"High Headed" design;
38 strings, longest 94cm

This harp has a pieced soundbox rather than the usual one-piece carved construction. It is decorated with Chinese-style painted scenes. It has two sockets on the base for screw-in feet. The neck-pillar joint has an unusual hollow shape.

References

Simon Chadwick