Henderson Bagpipes for Sale on Islay

Christine Logan sent me an email about her mothers (Lily MacDougall) bagpipes, which are very special and original Henderson make. Her mother is now 94 and although she can still play the pipes, she decided, after long consideration, to try and sell them. Below more information which Christine sent me:

The bagpipes were gifted to my mother by a family friend in 1939 and were second hand at that time which makes them well over 70 years old. This age also makes them an attraction. My mother played them with pride and cared well for them for all that length of time and got an enormous amount of pleasure out of playing them at weddings, funerals and many fun events. She also played for our Queen in August 1980 when she visited Islay by the Royal Yacht Britannia. My mother had been asked to play her highness off at Port Askaig and off course it was appropriate to play the very famous tune called 'Leaving Port Askaig' as the Queen boarded the barge which would take her out to the middle of the Sound to the Royal Yacht.

Henderson bagpipes: Henderson's is a famous name in the piping world due to the family being famous bagpipe makers as you will see on the internet, this will explain their excellent tone and quality. Again from the famous family of bagpipe and chanters makers, this is actually one of the best Hardie chanters. Silver & ivory mounted is another important credential especially now that ivory is no longer used and they are stamped silver not silver plate. The silver design I understand is called Double Thistle and the drones are of African Black Wood! The pipes are in excellent condition and it would be appropriate to ask offers over £5,000.00.

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Sorry Folks, the bagpipes are no longer for sale!

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