This is an outstanding set of Robertson pipes in exceptional condition.

They are hallmarked 1962 and had only one owner, a former member of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. There are no cracks or repairs to the set, and the original finish is still in excellent condition.

Both the original chanter and sole and the original silver sleeved mouthpiece bulb are present and in great shape.

As described often on this page, James Robertson made pipes in Edinburgh through the early and mid-part of the 20th century and is one of the most consistent makers of all time, both in terms of his manufacturing standards and the tone his pipes produced. He began making pipes in 1908 and even after his death in 1948 until the company closed around 1965, the quality of the instruments never declined.

The tone of this set is like that of all Robertson sets: bold and vibrant, with a great chanter blend. Like Hendersons, Robertsons are a very easy set of drones to reed

If you’re looking for a great set of Robertsons or simply an exemplary set of silver and ivory pipes with great tone, you would be hard-pressed to do better than this.