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Double chanter

Dark brown stained wood; ivory mounts. Chanter has steeply conical twin bores made from 2 pieces of wood joined together. Each bore has 7 finger holes and one thumb hole, the body recessed at these, and 2 vent holes.

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  • Inscriptions:"F. HIGGINS"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length of chanter including tenon: 344mm.