This set is a gem, physcially, tonally and historically: silver and ivory Henderson, hallmarked 1935-36. All pieces are original. There are no repairs to the wood. Several of the ivory projecting mounts had small cracks opening in them. These have been glued, and while they show when you get close, they in no way detract from the overall appearance of the pipes, and no further cracking should occur.

The finish is in good shape and appears to be original.

The original chanter has cracked near the bottom and has had extermal whipping done to it. The sole is in magnificent shape and can be moved onto a modern chanter.

The pipes are exceptional tonally, even for Hendersons — a big bold sound, very steady, and with a very forgiving tuning range that makes the old Hendersons one of the steadiest makes ever.

The pipes were first purchased for a grandson of Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie had a strong piping connection as he owned a castle in Scotland and for many years employed as his personal piper Angus MacPherson of Invershin, son on Calum Piobaire and wife of Mrs. MacPherson of Inveran. The pipes were sold out of the Carnegie family some years ago.

As the photos show, the silver is exquisite. No recent work has been done to these pipes.