Swanson Concert Grand
Fully Gilded Empire
Swanson Concert Grand Fully Gilded Empire, #206
This gorgeous instrument was built in 1999 and belonged to the same owner until her death several years ago. Now, her husband wants this instrument to have a new home. The harp is in perfect condition and has a gorgeous sound. The pedals are sooooo smooth and the regulation is perfect. If you love elegant gold harps, this may be the instrument for you. These beautiful instruments don't come up on the market very often.
For Sale: USD $19,900.
Lyon & Healy Concert Grand
“Princess Louise”
Lyon & Healy Concert Grand Style 30 “Princess Louise”
The model was designed by Sam Pratt who at the time was the head of the Lyon & Healy harp division, and it was named to honor his wife. This instrument is one of the original style 30's and has a square back. The soundboards last forever on these square-back models. This one is in excellent shape. It recently received a new neck and had a baseframe repair at the same time. There are no repairs on the horizon for this instrument. If given normal good care, it will play beautifully for years and years.
The color of the instrument is a dark mahogany. It is perfectly regulated and has a wonderful sound. The simple elegant design is really beautiful.
For Sale: USD $17,000.
Swanson Concert Grand
”Art Nouveau”
Swanson Concert Grand ”Art Nouveau” #170
This harp was a special commission by a harpist in Boston. It was designed and handcarved by master wood carver Will Neptune. He and the harpist designed it together, and it was completed in 2004. The harpist who commissioned it sadly died, and now it is available for someone who wants an absolutely unique instrument. It is in excellent condition, both structurally and cosmetically. It is perfectly regulated and the sound is wonderful. The carving on the column and pedestal is of a quality that one no longer finds today. It is just dazzling. The harp is completely hand finished in a French Polish.
For Sale USD: $84,000.
Lyon & Healy
Style 11
Lyon & Healy style 11, # 8042
The style 11 is Lyon & Healy's most expensive standard model, with carved Art Nouveau motifs and several different tones of gold. This one was built in 1979 and everything is original on it. The soundboard and neck are in excellent condition, and the action works smoothly and easily. It has a big, beautiful sound that you would expect from a 45-year-old soundboard. The gilding needs some repair work, and it will be up to the new owner to decide what they want done with that. This harp is available to buy or rent, with a rent-to-buy option if desired. Call us for more information.
For Sale, USD $25,000
Wurlitzer 1517
SOLD
One of the great tragedies of harp history is that the Wurlitzer Company stopped making harps in the late 1930s. That makes this harp one of the rarest of finds: A Wurlitzer Concert Grand harp in extraordinary condition. Because the Wurlitzer serial number list has been lost, we don't know the exact age of this harp. But this serial number is one of the highest we have seen, so it was probably made in the early to mid-1930s. Lyon & Healy replaced the soundboard in the 1950's, and that board is in superb condition and has a gorgeous, big, resonant sound.
The neck was recently replaced, and the action re-riveted. The action plates were cleaned and polished, and the brass hardware (discs, adjustable nuts, etc.) gold plated. The action looks brand new. The gilding has been repaired and has the patina of age that perfectly matches the look of the original gilding.
This harp is in fine working order, both structurally and cosmetically, and if well taken care of, it will function beautifully for many, many years. This is a rare opportunity to own a magnificent example of one of Wurlitzer's best instruments. If you contact us, we can tell you much more about this incredible instrument.
For Sale USD $48,000.