Ebay -- "In original box"

[Pazziato]

Do you think they still have the receipt?


http://cgi.ebay.com/Uilleann-Ireland-Ba ... dZViewItem


Any idea who made these pipes? Do you think they are a product of our friends across the Indus?

Have a good week folks.

[Joseph E. Smith]

They look too intricately made to be of Middle-Eastern origin.

[brianc]

"I am sorry, I don't know much about Bagpipes, so if you have any questions, let us know."



Ya think?

[brianc]

They look too intricately made to be of Middle-Eastern origin.

Edited.... I no longer think they're from Pakistan.

Note the "H" style bass drone... I don't know of any Pakistan-made pipes that have this, though I could be wrong. And the wood - especially in the bellows, isn't typically found in Pakistani-made pipes (they typically use rosewood, almost throughout, IIRC).

[Cayden]

If it is indeed from someone who had it from 1980 onward, there's no chance it's pakistani. Maybe Wilkinson & McCarthy (They did like those frilly bags and my first set had indeed a bagcover looking exactly the same) or maybe a Leon Rowsome or something like that. It would be worth asking if the set is stamped at all with a maker's name.

[billh]

Doesn't look the Mid-East products I've seen before... brianc, what makes you so sure? Did M-E M change over from trumpet style bass drones, and get the stop key length right?

[brianc]

Doesn't look the Mid-East products I've seen before... brianc, what makes you so sure? Did M-E M change over from trumpet style bass drones, and get the stop key length right?

I've corrected my post - these are not by M-E-M.

It was tough to see, but I was initially looking for the almost knife-length drone switch. The materials, though, are what have me changing my mind.

I really do like the case, though - I'm thinking making one of my own, but the wood looks a bit thick, and that has me wondering if that case doesn't weigh quite a bit.

[Elmek]

Q: Hi, Do you have a buy it now price? And would you ship them to New Zealand? Thanks

A: On the box latch it says Cheney and there is a copper coin used as a washer that says New Pence. Thanks Diane

Don't think its much good asking the seller any questions !!!!!

M-E-M = "Middle Eastern Maker" ?

John

[brianc]

Q: Hi, Do you have a buy it now price? And would you ship them to New Zealand? Thanks

A: On the box latch it says Cheney and there is a copper coin used as a washer that says New Pence. Thanks Diane

Don't think its much good asking the seller any questions !!!!!

M-E-M = "Middle Eastern Maker" ?

John

M-E-M = Mid-East Manufacturers.... makers of uilleann and highland bagpipes, and many other instruments...located in Pakistan. They also do business under the name Mid-East Ethnic Instruments online.

[Nanohedron]

Q: Hi, Do you have a buy it now price? And would you ship them to New Zealand? Thanks

A: On the box latch it says Cheney and there is a copper coin used as a washer that says New Pence. Thanks Diane

That was informative.

[josh perkins]

The British decimal two pence (2p) coin – often pronounced "two pee" – was issued by the Royal Mint on 15 February 1971, the day the British currency was decimalised. In practice it had been available from banks in bags of £1 for some weeks previously.

The coin was initially minted from bronze, but since 1992 it has been minted in copper-plated steel except for a few months in 1998 when bronze was used again. As copper-plated steel is less dense than bronze, post-1992 coins have been slightly thicker. The coin weighs 7.12 grams and has a diameter of 25.9 millimetres.

The reverse of the coin, designed by Christopher Ironside, is the Badge of the Prince of Wales: a plume of ostrich feathers within a coronet, above the German motto ICH DIEN ("I serve"). The numeral "2" is written below the badge, and either NEW PENCE (1971–1981) or TWO PENCE (from 1982) is written above. However, a small number of 1983 "New Pence" coins exist. These coins are rather rare, and are considered collectors' items.

[simonknight]

That means it was a British coin not an Irish one (they always use p I recall). Does that point to a British (I guess including NI) maker or do the Pakistanis's use pennies?

[brianc]

That means it was a British coin not an Irish one (they always use p I recall). Does that point to a British (I guess including NI) maker or do the Pakistanis's use pennies?

These are not Pakistani-made pipes. I have a hunch as to who owns thse pipes, but without confirmation, I'd rather not continue in the rumoring.

[Elmek]

I see more photos have been added but right click disabled so cannot post them here

A "British" coin on "Irish Pipes" - is this a case of 'The empire strikes back'

John

[Martin Milner]

The British decimal two pence (2p) coin – often pronounced "two pee" – was issued by the Royal Mint on 15 February 1971, the day the British currency was decimalised. In practice it had been available from banks in bags of £1 for some weeks previously.

The coin was initially minted from bronze, but since 1992 it has been minted in copper-plated steel except for a few months in 1998 when bronze was used again. As copper-plated steel is less dense than bronze, post-1992 coins have been slightly thicker. The coin weighs 7.12 grams and has a diameter of 25.9 millimetres.

The reverse of the coin, designed by Christopher Ironside, is the Badge of the Prince of Wales: a plume of ostrich feathers within a coronet, above the German motto ICH DIEN ("I serve"). The numeral "2" is written below the badge, and either NEW PENCE (1971–1981) or TWO PENCE (from 1982) is written above. However, a small number of 1983 "New Pence" coins exist. These coins are rather rare, and are considered collectors' items.

But, can you tell me in which years the Queen's head on the obverse of the coin changed from young and slender-necked, to middle aged, to downright mature?

The first change was some time between 1980 and 1986, the second between 1997 and 1999.