IRISH HARP by MORLEY in gilded lacquered wood with a frieze of clover leaves and foliage on the body. The fluted and ringed column is surrounded by two horned lions. Marked with a stamp: "J.GEO.MORLEY / HARP MAKER / from ERARD'S / Sussex South...
IRISH HARP by MORLEY in gilded lacquered wood with a frieze of clover leaves and foliage on the body. The fluted and ringed column is surrounded by two horned lions. Marked with a stamp: "J.GEO.MORLEY / HARP MAKER / from ERARD'S / Sussex South Kensinghton. LONDON" for Joseph George MORLEY (London, 1847-1922). c. 1900. Height. 115.5 Width. 60 cm. An Irish harp in lacquered and gilded wood by Morley circa 1900. Similar model: Bonhamns sale, London, 10 September 2007, n°252. The harp, like the clover, is the symbol of Ireland. Its practice developed there between the end of the 10th and the beginning of the 11th century during the reign of Brian Boru (941-1014), the last Irish high king, who was both a good warrior and a talented musician. But it was above all Henry VIII (1491-1547) who participated in its democratisation. During his reign, the harp became the symbol of the Irish kingdom and was affixed to the reverse of every currency. After a period of obvious disinterest at the end of the Middle Ages, the harp regained its letters of nobility in Ireland at the end of the 18th century. The Morley Dynasty has been actively involved in harp making since 1817. Founded by George Morley (1790-1852), the factory is located at 95 High Street, White Chapel, London. George was joined by his brother Charles (1796-1858) in 1820. Each of their sons continued the family epic by training in the workshops of the Erard company in Paris, where they perfected their skills. Joseph George Morley (1847-1922) moved to 6 Sussex Place in South Kensington, where he took advantage of the clientele and stocks of Erard, who had left London in 1890. Our little harp is the obvious work of this instrument maker, whose company is still active today. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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IRISH HARP by MORLEY in gilded lacquered wood with a frieze of clover leaves and foliage on the body. The fluted and ringed column is surrounded by two horned lions. Marked with a stamp: "J.GEO.MORLEY / HARP MAKER / from ERARD'S / Sussex South Kensinghton. LONDON" for Joseph George MORLEY (London, 1847-1922). c. 1900. Height. 115.5 Width. 60 cm. An Irish harp in lacquered and gilded wood by Morley circa 1900. Similar model: Bonhamns sale, London, 10 September 2007, n°252. The harp, like the clover, is the symbol of Ireland. Its practice developed there between the end of the 10th and the beginning of the 11th century during the reign of Brian Boru (941-1014), the last Irish high king, who was both a good warrior and a talented musician. But it was above all Henry VIII (1491-1547) who participated in its democratisation. During his reign, the harp became the symbol of the Irish kingdom and was affixed to the reverse of every currency. After a period of obvious disinterest at the end of the Middle Ages, the harp regained its letters of nobility in Ireland at the end of the 18th century. The Morley Dynasty has been actively involved in harp making since 1817. Founded by George Morley (1790-1852), the factory is located at 95 High Street, White Chapel, London. George was joined by his brother Charles (1796-1858) in 1820. Each of their sons continued the family epic by training in the workshops of the Erard company in Paris, where they perfected their skills. Joseph George Morley (1847-1922) moved to 6 Sussex Place in South Kensington, where he took advantage of the clientele and stocks of Erard, who had left London in 1890. Our little harp is the obvious work of this instrument maker, whose company is still active today. Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.
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