I've just finished my first ever restoration job on a cheap estate I picked up at a local antique shop. The pipe itself has the following stamps: RICHCRAFT SPECIAL GRAIN, 55. See photos below.
Original Condition
RICHCRAFT SPECIAL GRAIN
55
Final Restoration
I can't find anything on the brand other than it appears to have been a company active between the 1930s and 1950s. The 55 on the side could be a model, year built, or something else. I don't know. It came with a stinger that looked like it had been added to the pipe, not an original component. The antique shop didn't know anything about it either. I've asked in other forums, but so far no one has been able to find anything. I'm very happy with the pipe, but I'd love to know more about it. Has anyone ever come across one of these?
EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title and Shortened Title - Bob
Original Condition
RICHCRAFT SPECIAL GRAIN
55
Final Restoration
I can't find anything on the brand other than it appears to have been a company active between the 1930s and 1950s. The 55 on the side could be a model, year built, or something else. I don't know. It came with a stinger that looked like it had been added to the pipe, not an original component. The antique shop didn't know anything about it either. I've asked in other forums, but so far no one has been able to find anything. I'm very happy with the pipe, but I'd love to know more about it. Has anyone ever come across one of these?
EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title and Shortened Title - Bob
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