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Harp

Small single strung harp with semi-tome blades. Partially gilded.

  • Date:
    1850 (circa)
  • Maker:
    Jones, Bassett
  • Collection:
    National Museums Wales
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  • Place of production:
    Cardiff (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Materials:brass; steel; sycamore; softwood; gut
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  • Inscriptions:On brass plate: C. Holdernesse & Co. / Harp & Piano Makers Repairers & Restorers / 10 New Oxford Street, London. W.C.| Bassett Jones / Cardiff / By Appointment / Court Harp Maker to the Queen / H.R.H. Prince Albert & H.R.H. the Prince of Wales
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  • Repository:National Museums Wales
  • Measurements:height (mm): 1310 (max); width (mm): 370 (max); depth/height (mm): 630 (max)