Set of Union pipes.
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InstrumentBagpipe |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerMalcolm MacGregor |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; England ; London |
Date MadeEarly 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: A tuning rush is set in the bore of the chanter. Drone barrel expanding to a diameter of 39, set in a drone stock. Bass drone with a joint tuning out of the top of the drone barrel. Tenor drone also with a joint tuning out of the top of the drone barrel. The two regulators are contained within the drone barrel. One regulator has one silver key with a long touchpiece; the other regulator has four square flat silver keys; the regulators have tuning beads set into the drone top with small ivory stoppers. Cocus wood stained, mounted with silver and ivory. Closed bag cover of dark brown velvet.Bellows of two oak boards or clappers, the recessed stitching is masked with marquetry inlay; the bellows leather is covered with dark brown velvet. Keymount type: The keymounts lie flush with the wall of the drone barrel. Keyhead type: Square flat. |
NotesHugh Cheape, 1982. |
MeasurementsChanter 374; drone barrel: 335; drone stock approx 172; bass drone top section: 152; bellows length 270, width 145 at widest point. |
Provenanceex- Van Raalte Collection; failed to sell at the 1927 auction; subsequently purchased by H.I. Brackenbury from Sir Arthur Wheeler, 9 December 1929, for 3/0/0. ; Government allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionC.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1055 |