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Union pipe

Rosewood pipes comprising of chanter with seven plain fingerholes and a thumbhole at the back, and three drones in a central stock, all mounted with brass. No keys. One drone, the smallest, is of a lighter wood and appears to be a later replacement. Plain black leather bag with 'gooseneck' connection to chanter. Rosewood and leather bellows, with two brass mounts and applied brass thistle motif. Circular air vent with bone mount.

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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Length of chanter, excluding stock. 346mm, visible length of longest drone, excluding stock, 470mm, visible length of shortest drone, excluding stock, 155mm