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Bagpipe

Regulator for providing a chord accompaniment for a set of bagpipes, boxwood, ivory mounted with four closed brass keys modelled as scallop shells, possibly by Hugh Robertson, Edinburgh, late 18th century

  • Date:
    late 18th century
  • Maker:
    Robertson, Hugh [Person]
  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Edinburgh (Timezone: Europe/London)
  • Culture:
  • Period:late 18th century
  • Materials:Boxwood; Ivory; Brass
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall: Length 301mm