Drones and regulators in a common stock for a set of Uillean pipes.
MakerGeorge Glen |
Place MadeEurope ; Edinburgh ; United Kingdom ; Scotland |
Date MadeEarly 20th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Bass drone looped and connected with two brass U-bends, the first section strapped to the second with two metal clips screw tightened, the tuning joint ending in a circular ivory sound box. Tenor regulator, five nickel silver keys, double reed with metal bridle; baritone regulator extending back into the stock, four nickel silver keys, double reed with metal bridle. African blackwood, turned with full combing decoration, ivory mounted. |
NotesHugh Cheape, 1982. |
MeasurementsTenor drone 233; baritone drone 497; bass drone overall 1230; tenor regulator: 340; baritone regulator: 450. |
ProvenanceFormerly stock of Messrs J. & R. Glen or from the collection of the firm's proprietors. ; Lent by the Trustees of the National Museums of Scotland K.2003.737. |
CollectionRoss Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number1335 |