This is a very sweet little R. G. Lawrie set with lines and ferrules typical of the firm’s 1940s products. The nickel ferrules are more rounded and aesthetically pleasing than other Lawrie nickel mounts.

The drone caps were orange catalin, which nobody likes, especially me. These have been replaced with holly.

The pipes are crack free, and have been refinished. The tone is very steady, and while not as full as the Lawries of the earlier part of the century, they are still fairly robust. They are very light to carry.

I got these for a great price, and they were in great shape, so the refurb was not costly. I’m often asked about affordable vintage pipes for young people looking for good quality for competition, or for a lightweight, low-maintenance set for older hobby pipers.

Well, this here is the set!