An uncommon sterling silver harp made in 1905 by Sampson Mordan and Co. Ltd. of London, and assayed in Chester, England. The harp frame is designed to hold a set of nine ladies' hat pins, which then resemble the harp's strings. The piece is lined with deep blue velvet and has been kept in its original case, a blue box lined with blue velvet and white satin. England, 1905; marked on base with the Sampson Mordan hallmark, the English lion passant indicating the 0.925 sterling standard, the town mark of Chester, the uppercase E, marking the year, and "Rd 453545." Dimensions: approx. 6" H x 3-1/2" W. Diameter of base is 1-1/2". Case is approx. 7-3/4" L x 5-1/4" W x 2" H.

Good overall; hallmarks are rubbed but readable; some tarnish to harp and pins consistent with sterling; velvet cushion on harp has naturally been pierced by the pins; light wear to case's satin interior, though velvet in case is intact.