The Malahide 1 harp

Dated to the 18th Century

Current whereabouts uncertain; Privately owned but on display in Malahide Castle, Ireland, in 1984.

"High Headed" design;
36 strings, longest 115cm

This harp was first drawn to public attention by Nicholas Carolan's in 1984. This harp's soundbox is pieced from planks rather than carved from a solid block in the usual fashion.

References

Simon Chadwick