Peter henderson bagpipe maker biography
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Vintage 1937 Peter Henderson Silver Scottish Sgian Dubh
Vintage 1937 Peter Henderson Silver Scottish Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish vintage silver sgian dubh with Celtic design silver mounts and carved knotwork pattern blackwood hilt and wonderful citrine stone mounted top. Crafted in the workshops of one of the finest bagpipe makers Peter Henderson.
Hallmarked 1937 - Peter henderson - Glasgow - Length Approx. 187mm
Peter Henderson was born on 14 November 1851 at Inverkeithing, Fife and his company, Peter Henderson Limited, was founded in 1880. He took over the premises from Donald MacPhee who had been in business since 1868.
Peter Henderson was Pipe Major of the Glasgow Volunteers and won the marches at the Northern Meeting, 1884. He also published bagpipe music, such as the Henderson’s Collection 1888.
Peter Henderson died aged 51 and the family continued to run the business until 1973 when it merged with R G Hardie bagpipe makers.
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History
R. G. Hardie & Co. is a premium-quality bagpipe maker based in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. The company is led by Alastair Dunn, double Gold Medalist and former Pipe Sergeant of 13-time World Champions, the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Alastair worked with Duncan Campbell, a craftsman with R. G. Hardie & Co since 1962, to modernise and develop the current range of bagpipes, chanters and the extensive range of accessories.
Our highly-skilled team includes pipers who have played at every level of competition, including Grade 1, and they are dedicated to providing premium-quality products and first-class customer service for all Pipe Band requirements.
Hardies is part of the St. Kilda (Holdings) Group, which includes Gaelic Themes who specialise in Highland Dress, and have two manufacturing facilities in Glasgow. This association places Hardies in a unique position to supply Pipe Bands with bagpipes, bespoke uniforms, kilts, jackets and waistcoats, doublets, custom cap badges and kilt pins. The company utilises the latest technology in 3D printing, CNC machines and laser engraving, as well as time-honoured traditional skills.
R. G. Hardie & Co. was originally founded in a Bishopbriggs garden shed in 1950 by Robert Gavin Hardie, and his associates
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History: Peter Henderson, the Iconic Bagpipe Maker
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