Set of drones and regulators in a common stock for Uillean pipes.
MakerJames Reid |
Place MadeEngland; Europe; North Shields; United Kingdom |
Date MadeCirca 1840 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Bass drone in four sections, looped to reduce overall length and joined with two brass U-bends. Baritone drone with two sections; tenor drone with two sections; treble drone with two sections; baritone regulator extending back into the stock 91mm; four closed-standing brass keys; tuning bead and tuning rush set in the bore. Tenor regulator, five closed-standing brass keys; tuning bead and tuning rush set in the bore. Cocus wood, brass and ivory mounted, the tuning slides are mounted with cork slips. Drone stock, light hardwood, stained; cracked and strengthened with a ring of white metal. Keyhead type: Closed square. |
NotesHugh Cheape, 1982. |
MeasurementsBaritone drone 357; tenor drone 300; treble drone 225; baritone regulator: 393; tenor regulator: 280; drone stock c 235 |
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.2003.725. |
CollectionMIMEd; Ross Collection |
Accession Number1352 |