 
These pipes surfaced recently in central Ontario. Information is being gathered and researched in order
to hopefully determine the maker and age of the pipes. Here's what we know from a very brief look at
the pipes
1) The style is consistent with bagpipes made in the eastern region of Scotland. From various
features it is likely they were made during the 1st half of the 19th century.
2) The bottoms of
the stocks are rounded and robust, which is inconsistent with bagpipes made by the Glen family.
3)
The wood is quite light, with sapwood showing. I doubt that it is cocus wood and suspect it to be a
fruitwood or other hardwood native to Scotland.
4) Not all ferrules are original to the set.
I suspect that the ferrule on the bass mis-section is original.
5) Someone installed over-sized
tuning slides. These are not original to the bagpipe.
6) The tuning pin on the bass bottom section
is a replacement.
7) The blowpipe is not original and the mouthpiece is wood (appears to be cocuswood)
8) Someone shoved a brass sleeve up the bass mid tuning chamber. It does not fit and extends beyond
the wood and ferrule.
These are just some of the features that jumped out at me during the brief
period I was able to view the pipes. It is likely that I'll be able to study them much closer in the
weeks and months to come.
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This practice chanter was in the box with the pipes. Obviously the pieces don't match however both
are very interesting and worthy of time and contemplation.
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