I’m forwarding this info in a case it might help. Please, multiply it among the people who are relative to early harps, especially to novices, who wanted to buy new instrument. Because this is awful, and meanwhile the early harp world is much narrower than the modern, my guess is that this hurp might be finally found.
I have sent this information and picture out to the trustees of the Historical Harp Society, and to the Single Action Harp Association email list. Please let us know when the harp is found!
Stolen harps have occasionally turned up at harp dealerships and manufacturers in the past. The theives often claim they’re a family heirloom and want to sell.