Harp
Delveau
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
1800 - 1850
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Gilt, Metal
Measurements
1587 x 762 x 381 mm
Place of origin
Hanover Square
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1335361
Summary
Pedal Harp, Delveau (James - ), London, mid 19th century. 'Grecian' Harp. 'Delveau's Patent No.28 Conduit Street, Hanover Square' engraved on top support with Royal Arms. Frame painted red and gilt. 35 strings, longest being 1290 mm. All the action and pedals removed. Gilded with soundbox in red.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
DELVEAU'S PATENT NO.28 CONDUIT STREET, HANOVER SQUARE
Makers and roles
Delveau , maker