Though not stamped, this set shows the very distinctive half-circle beading typical of Starck. It doesn’t show the large, rounded, billiard-ball projecting mounts. This and the use of cocuswood, suggest a manufacturing date ten years on either side of 1930.

All drone pieces are original. The bass stock and the chanter stock are replacements, with two old ivory ferrules slightly turned to match the originals. The blowstick is not original to the set, but has been turned in a matching colour and with an ivory mount. Some ivory gaps have been patched. The ferrule on one tenor drone appears to have had a large piece broken off cleanly at some point and glued back into place. Though the join is quite visible, it is solid and should not come loose with normal use.

The pipes have been stripped and refinished.

The pipes are full and steady in the Starck tradition, with a lovely blend with the chanter typical of cocuswood.