Alternative Title
Drone fragments for Scottish smallpipes. |
Instrument
Bagpipe |
Instrument Family
Wind |
Date Made
Circa 1775-1825 |
Description
Technical description: Drone fragments of ebony with ivory mounts. One complete drone in two sections. Two lower sections of drones, both broken off at the tuning slide. The drones are from different pipes as their decorations and carving styles do not match.Measurements: length of complete drone c 180. |
Notes
Sarah Deters Richardson, 15.4.13. |
Provenance
Formerly 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. ; Formerly stock of Messrs J. & R. Glen or from the collection of the firm's proprietors. ; Lent by the Trustees of National Museums Scotland, K.2002.1187.1-3. |
Collection
Ross Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number
1821 |