Goodwill Find

EyeC · 10-25-2020, 05:38 PM

I do check the site once in a while for a good set of used pipes. 99 times out of 100 (possibly 999 times out of 1,000) the sets are clearly of the middle eastern variety. However, I am not sure about this one...it appears to be a decently maintained set, and it doesn't have the Royal Stewart bag cover, or white mouthpiece on the blowpipe of most postings. Are these of any known origin?

https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/106586273

BaggyMcPipes · 10-25-2020, 10:14 PM

Yeah, I saw this set and thought the same - they look like they may be a decent set... I couldn't positively identify the maker from these photos, though...

burp birl · 10-25-2020, 10:52 PM

I looked at the blowpipe and thought “who makes the blowpipe with a “teeth groove”? Have seen it before. But where?
On better inspection I don’t think the blowpipe is the original as the projecting mount is different. The case says 1960’s era to me.

All in all, not a bad set to put a bid in on. I don’t see anything that says Middle Eastern maker to me.

I am NOT a Bagpipe expert by any means though!

Jenni

Jim Fogelman · 10-26-2020, 07:31 AM

The only red flag I see is the bottle of “Bagtight” which, if I’m not mistaken, is the “seasoning” that comes with MIME pipes.

Adam Sanderson · 10-26-2020, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Fogelman

The only red flag I see is the bottle of “Bagtight” which, if I’m not mistaken, is the “seasoning” that comes with MIME pipes.

I've seen bottles of Bagtight made by Scott’s Highland Services of Ontario with the same label. Rob Mathieson's Pipe Box shop in Aberdeen used to sell them in the 90's, along with the Bagpipe Bore Oil that is also in the picture.
They look like a well made set to me, in very good condition. The “teeth groove” is what happens over the years when a piper clamps too hard on the blowpipe.

RJB · 10-26-2020, 09:16 AM

Not sure what MIME means, but guessing "made in middle east".

As far as Bagtight, it has nothing to do with where pipes are made, but everything to do with the bag to which the sticks are tied. In this case, the bag looks like it might be an L&M. I had an L&M tied to 1930 Lawries, and used Bagtight.

I've a tooth groove in my blowpipe, created through use by me, not carved by the maker.

This set could be a real find.

JeremyKingsbury · 10-26-2020, 09:24 AM

Cool. Keep us informed if someone on here buys them. Bag looks better than most of the questionable sets I've seen, even if just that little view of it.

Pip01 · 10-26-2020, 10:49 AM

Looks a good set... but now having done some
delving... 'tis... "for pick up only"... and that's...
... Great Lakes Goodwill... Ontario... :)

Seems th' trip...might be more... than th' shipping... :)

EyeC · 10-26-2020, 12:14 PM

Bidding has increased three-fold since my original post, and alas, I cannot cross the border to drive to London, ON to pick up, so no new toy for me. However, it appears someone will get a good set, and a good charity will make what I guess will be more than expected on the item. Win win.

Toxpert · 10-26-2020, 12:48 PM

Yesterday...the listing included the option to ship to Canada and the United States. Today...pick up only.

10-25-2020, 05:38 PM	#1
EyeC Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 53	Goodwill Find I do check the site once in a while for a good set of used pipes. 99 times out of 100 (possibly 999 times out of 1,000) the sets are clearly of the middle eastern variety. However, I am not sure about this one...it appears to be a decently maintained set, and it doesn't have the Royal Stewart bag cover, or white mouthpiece on the blowpipe of most postings. Are these of any known origin? https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/106586273

10-25-2020, 10:14 PM	#2
BaggyMcPipes Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 269	Re: Goodwill Find Yeah, I saw this set and thought the same - they look like they may be a decent set... I couldn't positively identify the maker from these photos, though...

10-25-2020, 10:52 PM	#3
burp birl Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,653	Re: Goodwill Find I looked at the blowpipe and thought “who makes the blowpipe with a “teeth groove”? Have seen it before. But where? On better inspection I don’t think the blowpipe is the original as the projecting mount is different. The case says 1960’s era to me. All in all, not a bad set to put a bid in on. I don’t see anything that says Middle Eastern maker to me. I am NOT a Bagpipe expert by any means though! Jenni __________________ Don't take life seriously! You'll never get out of it alive!

10-26-2020, 07:31 AM	#4
Jim Fogelman Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,083	Re: Goodwill Find The only red flag I see is the bottle of “Bagtight” which, if I’m not mistaken, is the “seasoning” that comes with MIME pipes. __________________ You don't have fun by winning. You win by having fun.

10-26-2020, 09:16 AM	#6
RJB Forum Regular Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 123	Re: Goodwill Find Not sure what MIME means, but guessing "made in middle east". As far as Bagtight, it has nothing to do with where pipes are made, but everything to do with the bag to which the sticks are tied. In this case, the bag looks like it might be an L&M. I had an L&M tied to 1930 Lawries, and used Bagtight. I've a tooth groove in my blowpipe, created through use by me, not carved by the maker. This set could be a real find.

10-26-2020, 09:24 AM	#7
JeremyKingsbury Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 86	Re: Goodwill Find Cool. Keep us informed if someone on here buys them. Bag looks better than most of the questionable sets I've seen, even if just that little view of it. __________________ Check out the latest episode of my podcast if you want to hear to some historic piping tunes. You can find it on any of your favorite podcast listeners or here: https://www.wetootwaag.com/

10-26-2020, 10:49 AM	#8
Pip01 Holy smoking keyboard! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North America Posts: 3,778	Re: Goodwill Find Looks a good set... but now having done some delving... 'tis... "for pick up only"... and that's... ... Great Lakes Goodwill... Ontario... :) Seems th' trip...might be more... than th' shipping... :) __________________ My friends all know, With what a brave carouse...

10-26-2020, 12:14 PM	#9
EyeC Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 53	Re: Goodwill Find Bidding has increased three-fold since my original post, and alas, I cannot cross the border to drive to London, ON to pick up, so no new toy for me. However, it appears someone will get a good set, and a good charity will make what I guess will be more than expected on the item. Win win.

10-26-2020, 12:48 PM	#10
Toxpert Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: St louis Posts: 275	Re: Goodwill Find Yesterday...the listing included the option to ship to Canada and the United States. Today...pick up only.

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