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Aeolian harp

Twelve-stringed Aeolian harp for use below a sash window. Rectangular soundbox of maple varnished pale gold, of wedge-shaped cross-section; edges and soundhole framed with painted black lines. Two movable black-stained bridges cut out underneath. Cover 779mm long of yellow pine on maple end blocks, with four iron pins that locate in holes in soundboard. In fitted and lined mahogany box with edging of boxwood lines.

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  • Inscriptions:In ink on cover: "William Rolfeā€™s New Invented Eolian Harp / No 112 Cheapside"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 810mm. Width: 122mm. Height: 77.7mm.