The Charlemont Harp

The Charlemont Harp

Charcoal drawing for WireStrungharp.com

Feature Detail
Date Late 18th or early 19th century
String Count 28
Height 117 cm (46 inches)
Soundbox Constructed with a round back and cross-grained (softwood) soundboard. Maximum width 25 cm (10 inches).
Current Location The National Museum of Ireland

This harp was once in the possession of Mary, Countess of Charlemont, wife of the Volunteer Earl.

For Robert Bruce Armstrong’s account of this harp, see The Irish and Highland Harps page 105.