SALVI Angelica 46 String HARP Pedal New Strings & Felt & Hard Case FAB CONDITION

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Seller: richinfiber ✉️ (3,491) 100%, Location: Portland, Oregon, US, Ships to: US, Item: 311022674382 SALVI Angelica 46 String HARP Pedal New Strings & Felt & Hard Case FAB CONDITION.

This listing is for a RARE  SALVI 46 String Angelica Pedal Harp...

This is a RARE Salvi 46 String Angelica Harp.  These were made for only a few years in the 1970's - it was purchased directly from SALVI in Italy and shipped to Eugene, Oregon where it was played for a few years by a pastor's daughter.  The second owner (my mother) purchased this harp from that family in the late 70's and brought it 2 hours north to Portland, OR and it has been in my mother's possession since that time.

This has a mahogany finish with carved details at the head and gilded carvings at the top and the base of the column.  This has a bird's eye maple soundboard with gilded metal claw feet at the bottom (please see pictures).

It is in wonderful condition - my mother was a piano teacher and school music teacher who only played this for enjoyment but didn't really get to play it much.  It has only been played very sparingly since she passed away 20 years ago.  It's condition is equivalent to the car owned by the little old lady who only drove to church on Sunday!  We counted the times that it has been transported outside of the home and we could only come up with 4 times my mother took it out of our home since the late 70's.  

I understand that these are considered great gig harps or student harps because of their size but this has not been a gig harp and is in remarkable playing condition and sounds great!  The only condition issue I have noticed is some cracking on the finish on the column.  It doesn't affect the playing and is only cosmetic.

We had this serviced in June and it has been REGULATED with ALL BRAND NEW STRINGS and it was RE-FELTED as well .  It was serviced by Lyon Healy/Salvi Technicians Guild member Robert Hohlbauch from Vancouver, WA.  He regulated the harp and replaced all of the strings and felts.  This is a copy of his analysis:

The Base and Body frame - they are in excellent condition, there are no problems The Action - no problems, rivets in good condition The Neck - no twisting Anything else? - The harp has all new strings and has been re-felted and regulated.  It is in excellent cosmetic and playing condition.   Bob Hohlbauch Harp Technician

This Salvi harp has been lovingly well cared for in a non-smoking, non-pet home.  It comes with a green Wool cover and a tuning key.  There is also a Wooden Shipping case from Salvi that the harp was originally shipped in from Italy. The case was stored in a garage where some water dripped on it at one time so it has some staining on the outside and a bit of the fabric inside as well.  The condition is still good and it can be used for shipping but there is that cosmetic issue. 

Shipping might be possible but we would prefer to have this picked up locally if at all possible.  You can make arrangements to come and play it if you would like - send me a message through Ebay.  Shipping will need to be determined after the auction and we will NOT ship unless this is fully insured.  Payment must be received within 7 days of auction end - please email with any questions and God Bless!

Please check out the other items  that I have up for auction and in my store!  I am always listing wonderful Rare Books and Signed First Editions, as well as special Antiques and Collectibles found on my many travels across the US and Europe...

 

 

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  • Condition: Used
  • Brand: SALVI
  • Model: 46 string Angelica
  • Type: Pedal Harp SEMI CONCERT GRAND
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

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