Highland bagpipe chanter.
Date Made19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: 6 finger-holes, 1 thumb-hole. Cocus wood. The range has been extended by four notes with key-covered tone-holes, two for closed-standing keys above high A and two for open-standing keys below low A; the chanter has been drilled for pillar keymounts. There are no sound-holes on the chanter. Keymount type: Pillars. Keyhead type: Round. |
NotesHugh Cheape, 1982. |
Measurements382. |
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.2003.784. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Ross Collection |
Accession Number1375 |