Mike Baldwin

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  • October 14, 2008 at 10:10 pm in reply to: Unusual Antique Harp with JFB/1847 carved in top and Barry on the Brass Plate #73290
    Mike Baldwin
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    Hi Scott,

    Can confirm that Alexander Barry was about and connected with harps in 1824. Have access to an inventory of the Erat harp company compiled a few years after Jacob Erat’s death. It is compiled by T. Dodd (Thomas) and A. Barry (Alexander). I’d suggest that this means he was known and respected within the harp world in 1820s London (around Soho basically) as he was commissioned to complete this task by the Court of Chancery. Would be very interested to see photos of your harp. I’m undertaking an MA specialising in the harp makers of Regency London and I’m trying to find out more about Barry. Only had the trade directory references and his name in the inventory until tonight.

    Regards

    Mike

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