By the 1970s, L&H decided to concentrate solely on the creation and sale of harps. However, In 1920s, Lyon & Healy sold its brass musical instrument manufacturing branch (see “New Langwill Index”). Lyon & Healy produces one of the most ornate and elaborate harps in the world, the Louis XV, which includes carvings of leaves, flowers, scrolls, and shells along its neck and kneeblock, as well the soundboard edges.Ī close-up of a Lyon & Healy harp (left) and Carlos Salzedo standing next to his art deco Salzedo model, which was designed by his friend, the artist Witold Gordon.īy the 1900s, Lyon & Healy was one of the largest music publishers in the world, and sold new and antique violins, pianos, and other instruments. It is 74 inches (190 cm) tall, and weighs about 37 kilograms (82 lb). In many orchestras, patrons may see the harpist playing a gold version of this harp. It has 47 strings, highly decorative floral carving on the top of the column, base, and feet, and has a fleur de lis pattern at the bottom of the column. In 1890, Lyon & Healy introduced the Style 23 Harp, still one of the most popular and recognizable designs in the world. It was in use by Lyon and Healy until 1916. This landmark building, flying the Lyon & Healy banner, was often referred to as the Union Park Factory. Lyon & Healy Factory at Randolph Street and Bryant Place, across from Union Park, circa 1900.
Previously, most harps were imported to North America from France, England, Ireland, or Italy by smaller groups of craftsmen. They succeeded in producing a harp notable for its strength, reliability of pitch, and freedom from unwanted vibration. Healy was interested in developing a harp better suited to the rigours of the American climate than the available European models. Lyon patented his cottage upright in 1878 and it was sold under the Lyon and Healy name. Lyon & Healy evidently began manufacturing these instruments around 1876 in its factories in Chicago and nearby cities. Other instruments the company is known to have made include reed organs and pianos. The company won recognition for another first in 1889–building the first American- made harp. Healy, who moved from Boston to start a sheet music shop for music publisher Oliver Ditson. The Chicago-based company, founded in 1864 by George W. It’s priced at $189,000 and comes with an extended 10-year limited warranty.It was the first to sell Thomas Edison`s wax-cylinder records, Edison`s and Columbia Co’s Morning Glory Horn phonograph models and the first to promote Victor`s famous Victor Talking Machine Company dog listening to “His Master`s Voice. The harp comes with a unique miniature etching of a Lyon & Healy concert grand action plate design on the inside of the soundboard, a richly engraved, previously retired front action plate as well as an engraved backplate, and a transport cover set. An exquisite floral trellis design has been hand-painted on the soundboard using a 23+ karat gold leaf. The Louis XV Special is available with a Maple or Bubinga veneer. It is also adorned with elaborate carving along its neck and knee block, as well as intricate carving along the soundboard edges, both on the sides and surface. The harp has the Lyon & Healy sound and carrying ability which makes it clear and resonant. Its elaborate the rococo style design (as seen in French King Louis XV’s time) incorporates leaves, flowers, scrolled feet, and shapes reminiscent of shells. The instrument is superbly crafted, intricately carved, and clad in lavish 23+ karat gold leaf. Perhaps Lyon and Healy were inspired by this rich history when they created the Louis XV Special Concert Grand harp.
The stringed instrument dates back to at least 3500 BC and gained particular popularity in Europe during the Renaissance and Middle Ages. As far as classical and soothing musical instruments go, you can’t get much more traditional than the harp.
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