Lyon And Healy Harp Info.

[Chris Litton]

I recently purchased a Lyon and Healy harp in poor condition. I was told it was made in the 1890’s. It came in a wooden crate with the #’s 4679-23 on it. It is missing the bow and most of the strings and the column is broke. What would one of these sell for and where can I find an archive to locate this harp. I can send pics if anyone can help me out. Thank You.

[tony-morosco]

Bow?

[anita-burroughs-price]

Lyon and Healy maintain records of their harps. Phone

[Harp Museum]

Chris,

Your harp is a Lyon and Healy Style 23 in natural finish. It was made June 1956. Two natural 23’s were built at this same time, #4678 and #4679.

http://www.InternationalHarpMuseum.org

[Harp Museum]

If your harp has a different serial number than what is on the trunk you can locate it on the brass action plate.

[Chris Litton]

Thanks for the replies. No bow…hah. Im an amateur. There is no brass plate on it. I will contact the company and see what they have to say. Just looking at the harp and the product Lyon and Healy put out, i dont think its a genuine Lyon and Healy harp. Anyhow the wooden case it came in is cool. Just needs restores. I cant complain for a $20 purchase!

[Tacye]

The other place to look for a seial number is stamped into the base – but a serial number means more once you know the maker.

[Saul Davis Zlatkovski]

You got your money’s worth. It will make a nice display piece. Reconstructing it will cost thousands.

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