Regency Harp Charm

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Unusual Regency high carat three-colour gold Grecian Harp pendant with hidden locket compartment to the base. c.1820. The head of the Harp’s central column is studded with turquois e. Exquisite miniature in perfect condition. 2 grams. 1 inch long. The harp gained enormous popularity in the early c19th largely due to Sebastien Erard’s patented harp design,only to be superseded by the development of the pianoforte. Show more