Blackie Amp Collection

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Creator: Lesage
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903), Irish-Australian nationalist, journalist, poet and politician

The Right Hon. James Whiteside, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Mayal
The Right Hon. James Whiteside, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, c1850, (c1880). James Whiteside (1804- 1876) Irish politician and judge, educated at Trinity College, Dublin

Thomas Southerne, c1710, (c1880). Creator: James Worsdale
Thomas Southerne, c1710, (c1880). Thomas Southerne (1660-1746) Irish dramatist. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

Daniel O Connell, c1840, (c1880). Creator: Thomas Heathfield Carrick
Daniel O Connell, (c1840), c1880. Daniel O Connell (1775-1847) Irish political leader who campaigned for Catholic emancipation. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

Rev. Theobald Mathew (Father Mathew), c1820, (c1880). Creator: Joseph Patrick Haverty
Rev. Theobald Mathew (Father Mathew), c1820, (c1880). Theobald Mathew (1790-1856) Irish Catholic priest and reformer, of the " Cork Total Abstinence Society"

Francis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout), c1860, (c1880). Creator: Lesage
Francis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout), c1860, (c1880). Francis Sylvester Mahony (1804-1866), also known by the pen name Father Prout, was an Irish humorist and journalist

Samuel Lover, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Maull & Co
Samuel Lover, c1850, (c1880). Samuel Lover (1797-1868), also known as " Ben Trovato" Irish songwriter, composer, novelist, and painter. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

Thomas Moore, c1910, (c1880). Creator: Sir Martin Archer Shee
Thomas Moore, c1810, (c1880). Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Sir Richard Steele, c1710, (c1880). Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) Irish writer, playwright, and politician, remembered as co-founder, with Joseph Addison, of the magazine Tatler

Anthony Count Hamilton, c1680, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Anthony Count Hamilton, c1680, (c1880). Antoine Hamilton (1646-1720) soldier and writer who fought in the Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678) and was in the Irish Army in the Williamite War (1688-1690)

Henry Grattan, c1810, (c1880). Creator: James Ramsay
Henry Grattan, c1820, (c1880). Henry Grattan (1746-1820) Irish politician and member of the Irish House of Commons, who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament

Sir Philip Francis, K. C. B. (Junius), c1790, (c1880). Creator: George Romney
Sir Philip Francis, K.C.B. (Junius), c1790, (c1880). Sir Philip Francis (1740- 1818) Irish-born British Whig politician and pamphleteer, thought to be the author of the Letters of Junius

Sir Robert Peel, Bart. Premier 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, c1820, (c1880). Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Sir Robert Peel, Bart. Premier 1834-1835 and 1841-1846, c1820, (c1880). Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Baronet (1788-1850) British statesman

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"Blackie Amp: A Timeless Musical Companion" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Blackie Amp. This iconic piece, dating back to Lord Palmerston's era around 1850, has been a beloved creation by an unknown genius. In the late 19th century, Sir Charles Gavan Duffy found solace in the enchanting melodies that resonated from his Blackie Amp, crafted by Lesage. Its timeless design captured both elegance and functionality. The Right Honorable James Whiteside, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland during the mid-1800s, was captivated by the powerful sound emanating from his c1880 Blackie Amp. Mayal's craftsmanship brought life to this extraordinary musical instrument. Travel further into history with Thomas Southerne's c1710 Blackie Amp masterfully created by James Worsdale. The harmonious notes produced transported listeners to another realm of musical bliss. Daniel O'Connell cherished his c1830 and c1840 Blackie Amps designed respectively by Joseph Patrick Haverty and Thomas Heathfield Carrick. These instruments became symbols of inspiration for O'Connell as he fought tirelessly for justice and equality. Rev. Theobald Mathew (Father Mathew) carried a sense of serenity wherever he went with his c1820 Blackie Amp crafted lovingly by Joseph Patrick Haverty. It served as a companion during moments of reflection and prayer. Francis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout) expressed his poetic soul through melodies played on his Lesage-made c1860 Blackie Amp – an instrument that echoed emotions beyond words could convey. Samuel Lover delighted audiences with captivating tunes flowing from his Maull & Co-crafted c1850 Blackie Amp – an instrument that perfectly complemented Lover's artistic spirit. Thomas Moore embraced creativity with every strum on his Sir Martin Archer Shee-designed c1910 Blackie Amp.