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26th April 23, 05:35 AM
#26
 Originally Posted by OC Richard
Wow.
For Sterling Silver that's a good price, however the seller told me he went over the mounts with a loupe and there were no stamps of any sort.
Which indicates Frederick Narborough solid nickel mounts, which are beautiful but not Silver.
The Robertson mounts are a silver alloy. Less silver content than sterling and soft enough to work the engraving and reposse’ work. Enough silver content to shine like silver; without worry of wearing through silver-plate. Blowpipe ivory has a couple of non-structural tiny cracks, otherwise wood and ivory are in exceptional condition. Bass mid required a new tuning pin (broken tip). Repair is flawless. Classic, balanced Robertson tone and pipes lock in and tuning is rock-steady.
I have listed on ePrey a set of very nice casein Robertsons which the above have replaced. The casein is in extraordinary condition and has not degraded and is a rock-hard finish. Excellent set for a pro performance without ivory worries.
The seller refunded me for costs related to required repairs. Together with seller refund and selling the un-needed Hardie chanter, the cost for the Robertson set was less than $4000. This price was less than what I see for the respected-resellers...and the pipes were actually in very good condition. Everything all cleaned up and gleaming now...fantastic tone to my critical ears.
Last edited by Toxpert; 26th April 23 at 07:06 AM.
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