London Harp Studio : harps for sale

Please contact Michael Parfett to arrange a visit to our studio or for further information on the harps listed. NB our instruments are stored in a range of locations, so we may need a little time to arrange a viewing / playing

Maker John Egan, Dublin   C. 1820 Description Single Action harp. Russian blue and Gold with Grecian musical figures and foliate decoration on capital. Fully original, with swell doors intact. 43 Strings EE - a3 POA please enquire for details

Maker Franz Brunner Number / Date No. 65 / June 1815 Description Rare Viennese Single Action harp, original soundboard, blonde figured birch and gold decoration. 43 Strings EE - e4 POA Please enquire for further details

McFall, Belfast Date: c 1890 30 notes (gg to a3) Price £2,800. Please enquire for further details

Maker Sebastian Erard Number / Date No. 2217 Description Double action Grecian harp Gilded with fine penwork on gilded paper decoration on sounboard and soundbox borders 43 strings e4-EE POA Harp is currently undergoing restoration (Feb 2013). Please contact us for further info.

Maker Barry of London Number / Date No. 26, C 1810 Description Single Action harp, exceptional and interesting harp. Gold and black decoration, with gold and hand painted motif on soundboard and body. Original gilding on composition decorations. Original soundboard, vibrato doors intact, excellent mechanical condition 43 Strings tuned to A415hz or A430hz, EE - e4 POA Completion of restoration, Spring 2010, please enquire for further details

Maker Erard Number / Date No. 777 Description Single Action harp, POA

Fibre Optic Harp, designed by Craig jones Light can be set to change colour when a pedal is pressed. Craig Jones says "The concept was to combine a traditional object with new technology and create a product which redefined its component parts and questioned their use within a contemporary setting." Find out more at www.craigjonesdesign.com     Price £5000

Victorian walnut Music Chair C. 1890 Height adjustable by revolving seat     Price £900

Maker Sebastien Renault Paris       Description Scroll-top harpCrochet action, Sycamore body and gilded carved ornament. Fully restored to playing condition 890mm x 1630mm 38 Strings FF - a3 pitch A415Hz at equal temperament Authentic tension SOLD

Maker Naderman Number / Date No. 26 / 1789 Description Scroll-top harp, crochet mechanism, original soundboard. Completely restored, structurally and mechanically. Original decoration and varnish conserved. Wonderful playing instrument available now 37 Strings FF - g3 to play at A430 (due to client request) originally GG - a3 at A415 Price SOLD

Maker Erard Number / Date No. 483 / c1800 Description Early Erard single action harp, blond fiddle-backed sycamore soundbox, gilded composition molding, original soundboard, vibrato doors, fully reconditioned mechanism. 41 Strings FF - d4 tuned to A415 Price SOLD

Please contact Michael Parfett to arrange a visit to our studio or for further information on the instruments listed. NB our instruments are stored in a range of locations, so we may need a little time to arrange a viewing / playing.

We welcome enquiries about instruments which are undergoing restoration and can taylor the harps for your specific requirements where appropriate (eg. string tunings).


Other recent acquisitions, for complete rebuild, restoration
and re-decoration back to original decorative and playing condition.


Gothic harp, birdseye maple soundbox
needs re-building, price on application

Early Erard single action harp, No 777 circa 1805
Blonde fiddle-backed sycamore faux finishes sound box,
gilded composition molding, original soundboard,
vibrato doors, and fully reconditioned mechanism.
42 strings tuned to A415 (FF – e4).
Available late 2009 £12,000 (Prices set for next 6 months)