The Portland Folk Harp Sanctuary

Rees Mariposa 34 String Harp with custom features

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Mrs. McLeod's Reel

Britches Full of Stitches Polka

This is a 34 string harp by Rees in solid walnut with upgraded gold-plaited Truitt levers (Rees no longer offers these) and fall leaf ornaments on the neck and soundbox.  This harp is in like new cosmetic and structural condition, comes with a lifetime warrannty, and was regulated in June od 2026, at which time we replaced the bass wires and updated the rest of the strings as needed.

The harp was previously owned by music thanatologist who used it to play bedside for the dying, and she clearly took meticulous care of it.

Here's what the Reees website says about this harp:

The Rees Mariposa Concert Line Harp has the light weight and responsiveness prized by so many modern harpers. Luckily, the Mariposa does this without sacrificing any of the big voice and comprehensive dynamic range for which Rees harps are known. The Mariposa has a range of A to C and a string feel that is light but not so light it hides or distorts the voice. The Mariposa Harp comes with full Rees sharping levers and a narrow 3.5 inch (8.89 cm) shoulder that allows for complete freedom of movement. The Mariposa is 50 inches (127 cm) tall at the point and, depending upon the wood selected, weighs between 19 and 22 pounds. 

Like all Rees Concert Line Harps, the Mariposa includes a lifetime warranty.

This harp comes with a custom case, and extra strings.

Purchased new, this harp would currently cost $6400, not including shipping, the Truitt lever upgrade, or the extra strings. 

 (The harp is currently $5300 the case is $550 and the autumn leaf ornaments are also $550.)

This harp is on consignment for $4380

41 String Wire-Strung “Patrick’s Harp” by Jay Witcher 

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Improv

Here is the consigner’s description off this harp: This rare 41-string folk harp is a handcrafted “stretched Patrick’s Harp” by the esteemed Jay Witcher, a revered American harp maker known for his role in the folk harp revival of the late 20th century. Witcher was widely respected for his historically informed designs, traditional craftsmanship, and deep musical sensitivity. His instruments were favored by many serious players, including storyteller and Celtic harper Patrick Ball, for whom the original “Patrick’s Harp” was named. This particular harp, made in 2017, is crafted entirely from hard maple and strung in brass music wire. Witcher himself described it in a letter as a "stretched Patrick’s Harp," a custom variation distinct from his standard models and includes an additional Bb in each octave. Original paperwork and notes from the maker will be included. Witcher’s instruments are not mass-produced, and each carries the hallmark of his careful, thoughtful construction. With his passing, harps of this quality and lineage have become increasingly rare, especially models like this one, which was built to custom specifications. It is a remarkable piece—both musically and historically—suitable for a discerning harpist, collector, or folk musician who appreciates the legacy of one of America’s great harp craftsmen. Full transparency: In the original shipping, the package was damaged and the crown of the harp suffered a small scuff/scratch. This has been tended to with refinishing. This is documented in the original paperwork. Otherwise the harp has been babied - kept in a humidity controlled room and in excellent condition. Comes with original stand and additional strings. I should note that the harp was until recently tuned diatonically, which means that it spent most of its life significantly below full tension.  We polished, color coded, and tuned the strings to its intended tension in July of 2025. 

On consignment for $3500.  The consignor is open to reasonable offers on this harp.

Magical Strings “Tristy” Lap Harp

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Tripping up the Stairs Jig

Geese in the Bog Jig

This is a 24 string lap harp made by the highly regarded Seattle-based luthier Philip Boulding of Magical Strings.  The Tristy is Magical Strings’ travel instrument, and it’s a great size for a starter or travel harp.  This particular was made in 1993, and my best guess is that the neck and pillar are maple, and the soundbox is either walnut or cherry.  This harp does have a slight slant in the neck as befitting it’s age, which is reflected in its price.  But, it is highly playable, and we do believe this harp has a lot of life left in it given its high-quality craftsmanship and light string tension.  It comes with a custom case.

On Consignment for $380

Antique Clark Harp

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Ships are Sailing Reel

Jackie Coleman's Reel

This is an antique 31 string Clarke harp circa 1913 — a true collector’s item.  It is in stunning conditioning for its age, with original gilded Celtic knot patterns on the soundboard that are still pristine.  This harp is also in really good, playable structural condition, with slightly light tension and a bright, lively tone.  It was restrung in the spring of 2024 with nylon through the mid and upper register and wound bronze in the bass, and has original blade levers on all of the strings.  This harp is on consignment, and proceeds from its sale will be donated to Ethos, a non-profit that brings musical education to low-income children.  

$2600