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Probably early 18th Century
Details
AN IVORY SHAWM
Probably early 18th Century
The bell and pirouette with basketwork decoration
10 in. (26.6 cm.) long overall
Probably early 18th Century
The bell and pirouette with basketwork decoration
10 in. (26.6 cm.) long overall
Provenance
Rothschild inv. no. AR1406.
Sale room notice
This is a composite instrument, the main joint and foot joint comprising a chanter pipe.
The head joint is a later addition.
The head joint is a later addition.