Hello all,
I acquired 26 chanter reeds and 10 drone reeds including chanter keys, stocks and etc. I believe they were owned by Joseph E Smith, a pipe/reed maker from Florida USA. I saw pictures of his reeds and these are EXACTLY the same. I wonder if he passed away and this collection was his?
Best,
Tyler
Joe is still around, but, to my knowledge, no longer piping or making reeds.
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This is upsetting (not that you’re selling it - that you’ve acquired it).
I don’t quite understand your comment?
I think Cathy means that Joseph was a good friend to many here, and your acquisition means that he’s probably no longer piping.
As far as we know, Joseph is alive and well in St. Louis: https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/florida-joe/86430/1
I am sad to know that he was welcomed here on this forum and by the looks of it, may have stopped piping 
… at any rate, hope these supplies go to someone that can let the music play on!
cheers
tyler