The family of Robert Reid have put up for auction selections of pipes and chanters belonging to the famous piper.
There are six lots comprising full sets of pipes, a ‘child’s set’ and two ‘small’ sets, and a box of miscellaneous joints and chanters. They will go under the hammer at McTears in Glasgow this Thursday, December 12, at 10am.
One set could be that which is featured in the picture we ran on Friday of Reid playing along with his brother at a wedding (above). This is speculation, but the pipes do look similar. The auctioneer’s estimate for this set is £300-£500:
The notice accompanying this sale, lot 1047, reads: ‘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: 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 P/M Robert Reid) and Barbara J Paterson (grand-daughter of P/M Robert Reid).’
The final lot comprises seven chanters ‘marked for Robert Reid of Glasgow, one chanter marked for Douglas of Glasgow and one chanter unmarked, three mouth pieces and assorted drones, in turned hardwood with ivory and resin mounts:
‘This lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.’
- Check out the sale here.
