Set of Scottish small-pipes.
InstrumentSmall pipe |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date Made18th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Bass drone with two sections; tenor drone with two sections. Drone stock turned in a waisted style. Temperate hardwood, stained, brass and ivory mounted. Chanter stock ebony, ivory mounted. Blowpipe stock laburnum, horn mounted.Bag, depth 190 approximately, cut with a long neck for the chanter. |
NotesHugh Cheape, 1982. |
MeasurementsBass drone 344; tenor drone 178; chanter stock 90; blowpipe stock 45; bag length c 540, depth c 190 |
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.2003.792. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Ross Collection |
Accession Number1348 |