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A descriptive catalogue of the musical instruments recently exhibited at the Royal Military Exhibition, London, 1890 …, 1891

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1the commencement of the 17th century pipes of a similar description were made with three holes in front and one at the back, and the additional hole is still preferred by some players. The bore of these pipes, and that of the tabor-pipe and galoubet, is cylindrical.
3Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
521.
7Tabor-Pipe. Of light stained wood, with two finger-holes in front and one at the back. Stamped "Robert Cotton, London." The lowest note is
9Length 12 1/2 inches, diameter of bore 5/16 inch. English. 17th or early 18th century.
11The tabor pipe (called in France Galoubet, and in Germany Schwegel) is held and played by one hand, while the other beats a small drum or tabor. Though no longer used in England, pipes of this description are still employed in the Basque provinces, where they are used in conjunction with the tambourin, a kind of dulcimer.
13Lent by Messrs. H. Potter and Co.
1522.
17Tabor-Pipe. Of stained wood, with the joint of ivory. There are two finger-holes in front and one at the back. The size and compass of this pipe do not differ from that just described. It is stamped "Heny. Potter, 2, Bridge Street, Westminster," but is probably not made by him, but of earlier date. 18th century.
19Lent by the Rev. F. W. Galpin, M.A., F.L.S.
2123.
23Tabor-Pipe. This very beautiful little instrument is made entirely of ivory, and is most artistically carved with bands of foliated scroll-work and figures of musical instruments. There are two finger-holes in front and one at the back. In its proportions and compass it does not differ from the two instruments above. The ornamentation

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