This horsehair sporran came to me as is from the estate of a man who took obsessive care of his kit. It is in first-class condition.

The Edinburgh firm of William Sinclair and Son made one of the premier pipe chanters on the market for decades. Unlike other older chanters, they have well stood the test of time and still go well with today’s reeds. This circa 1970s Sinclair chanter is in excellent condition, uncarved. The holes are nicely worn from use and the chanter feels great under the hands. This chanter pitches in the low to mid-470s. The sole is ivory.  Seems to reed well with the Chesney Warnock copper staple.

Smallpipes of various kinds come up here periodically, but this is the first Ian Kinnear set we’ve had.  I acquired the set in unplayable condition some time ago and immediately sent it to Ian Kinnear for a refurb. He polished the pipes and reaffixed mounts, put a new bag on and reeded up the set …

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1927-28

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1969-70

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1969-70

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1954-55

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1989

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1969-70

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham

Hallmarked 1989

The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.

Frederick Narborough, Birmingham Hallmarked 1968-69 The hallmark indicates the silver is “Sterling,” or at least 92.5% pure silver, the remainder of the alloy being copper and either nickel or zinc.