Harp Collection

Enjoy the sounds of this beautiful instrument restored to original quality. In 2010, Ted's 1965 model was rebuilt with a new neck and soundboard as well as an action overhaul. This harp is generally available for both indoor and outdoor performances at competitive prices. To request this performance harp for your event, please book now.

Created by Lyon & Healy in 1890, this complex harp is symbolic of the Victorian era during which it was first made. The Style 23 has become the most recognized harp in the world and showcases the woodworking artistry of the Lyon & Healy craftspeople. Its sound is unmistakable: even, responsive and resonant. The highly embellished floral carving at the crown, top of the column, base and feet, is coupled with a fleur de lis pattern at the bottom of the column - both were notable features of the time. Sweeping organic gold leaf decoration accents the extended Sitka Spruce soundboard, which also features a double Rosewood inlay along the edges. The Style 23 features solid brass action plates with richly stylized lettering and ornamentation.

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The Style 26 is a majestic gold harp designed by Lyon & Healy in the late 1800s, which combines nineteenth century Gothic revival styles with Renaissance detail.

Ted's 1929 model was the subject of an extensive two-year restoration project in which the entire harp was disassembled and meticulously stripped down to the bare wood. It was hand-gilded by Chicago-based artist Valeria Martin with 23+ karat gold leaf and burnished to feature the intricate scrolling and hexagonal patterns. Each panel around the crown depicts a scene of an angel in performance on a lyre, herald trumpet, or singing from a songbook. Completed in 2016, the project also required replacing and recarving missing portions of the front feet and column by craftsman George Monterios.

Note: This historical harp has limited availability for bookings (indoors only) and requires additional fees. Please contact for more information.

This amazing gold harp was the choice instrument of Elyse (Liz) Ilku, who was principal harpist with the Detroit Symphony from 1958-1988. Upon her retirement from the DSO, she became associated with both the Oklahoma Philharmonic and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Liz is a graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where she studied with revolutionary harpist Carlos Salzedo. While still a student at Curtis she joined a harp quintet known as The Angelaires and toured extensively under Columbia Artists Management, appearing on the national TV shows of Ed Sullivan, Frank Sinatra, and Paul Whiteman.

In the 1960s, while playing with the DSO, Liz recorded with Motown Records for such artists as the Supremes, Smoky Robinson, Marvin Gaey, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and the Temptations. Liz was harpist on all DSO recordings during her tenure and played this harp on live radio broadcasts of major harp compositions such as Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto, the Debussy Danses, and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro.

Lyon & Healy first created the Louis XV model harp in 1916 with a bronze column including ornate carving along the neck and on both sides of the sound board. Three additional limited edition Louis XV semi-grand gold harps were built between 1924 and 1925. Ted's Louis XV harp was officially completed by Lyon & Healy on December 24, 1924. In 1985, Lyon & Healy modified the Louis XV as a concert grand gold harp and since then has produced several new replicas.

Note: This historical harp is currently out-of-service while undergoing restoration and is generally unavailable for bookings. Please contact for more information.

This one-of-a-kind Louis XV harp was custom made in 1924 for Los Angeles harpist Hubert A. Graf (1895-1968), whose name is embossed on the action plate. The harp body of Mr. Graf’s Louis XV is constructed from quilted maple, with the crown, scroll-top column, and base illuminated by a unique combination of gold leaf, white gold, and bronze. Inspired by the rococo style seen in French King Louis XV's time, the harp incorporates leaves, flowers, scrolled feet, and an elaborate hand-painted soundboard

Mr. Graf studied the harp in England and also in Chicago with Enrico Tramonti. He served as harpist with the Chicago Opera Company and then in Hollywood with the Grauman’s Theater Orchestra in addition to various motion picture orchestras during the silent film era. He returned to Seattle, his birthplace, around 1928 where he served as harpist in the Seattle Symphony and also as northwest representative for Lyon & Healy at his harp salon where he taught in downtown Seattle.