I acquired this Henderson set as “1920s” era, the previous owner having gone on various estimates from previous owners. However, the fact that the pipes are cocuswood suggests that the 1912 hallmark on the plain silver slides could in fact date the pipes.

The silver ferrules are engraved, though none are closed at the bottom. Oddly, the silver ferrule on the bass top lacks a bead wire, though it is almost certainly original to the rest of the engraved silver. This is barely noticeable, and I only found it as I checked how secure each mount was. The silver cap on the bass has a small dent on the corner.

All pieces are crack-free and original, except the blowpipe, which is not original to the set, but is quite a nice match nonetheless. As you can see in the photo below, the sole may or may not be original. It is not glued to the Henderson chanter as the previous owner had it on a different chanter.

The tone of this set is as good as Hendersons get — bold, seamless and steady in a way only old cocuswood can give.

The wood was not refinished.