12th Feb, 2025 10:00

The Militaria Auction

 
  Lot 27
 

SET OF BAGPIPES
EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the chanter marked for P. Henderson of Glasgow, in turned hardwood and with silver sole, hallmarked for Glasgow 1914, the drones with thistle engraved white metal and simulated ivory mounts, along with a practice chanter, with leather case

Note from vendor:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The bagpipes included in this sale were either made by and/or were the property of PIPE MAJOR ROBERT REID (1895-1965), 15 times winner at Cowal Highland Games, 16 times winner at Bridge of Allan, multiple wins at Oban, Inverness, Skye, Braemar, Aboyne, London, Crieff, etc.
Signed - Robert Reid Bower (Grandson of PM Robert Reid) and Barbara J Paterson (Granddaughter of PM Robert Reid)

Note: 'Robert Reid (1895-1965) was born and brought up at Slamannan in Stirlingshire, and was taught piping by John MacDougall Gillies. He served in France and Palestine in the First World War and became Pipe Major of the 7th Battalion the Highland Light Infantry (HLI).

He was a noted prize-winner in piping competitions and published a book of bagpipe music, 'The Piper's Delight', in about 1933. He had a bagpipe-making business at 60 George Street, Glasgow, from 1932 until 1957.'

the frst chanter 34cm long

 

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Sold for £7,500
Estimated at £2,000 - £4,000


Condition Report

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These pipes are subject to typical age and use related wear and tear. Crack running through (what we think is the bass) pipe. Additional images should illustrate this, please satisfy yourself with these, though if you require more, don't hesitate getting back in touch.

 
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