New Old Stock BBB Spigot 304

[bungee]

Just found this piece while looking for something else and just coul not help my self. I love spigots and military mounts.

Does it look right?

From the letter "S" in the hallmarks I gather it was made in 1992.
Cheers,
J

 

[ssjones]

'73 and '92 are pretty close in style, but I think you are right, 1992. I didn't realize that BBB was making silver-spigot pipes in modern times, interesting!
http://www.silvercollection.eu/englishsilverhallmarks.html

 

[bungee]

Neither did I. I was quite surprised when I found this one.
There are three published in Alpascia hallmarked "P" for 1989. So far this is the only reference I could find (http://www.alpascia.com/pipes/l/BBB).
Here's one of the pics in their site. There are photos of the hallmarks for all three pipes, all 1989.

 

[neverbend]

Nice pipe @Bungee, enjoy.
SSJones said...

'73 and '92 are pretty close in style, but I think you are right, 1992. I didn't realize that BBB was making silver-spigot pipes in modern times, interesting!

Many makers had lines that were only sold in specific markets. The Italian market had a strong appetite for sterling.

 

[gloucesterman]

A very "classy" pipe. Nice find, sometimes the "Pipe Gods" just smile on you!!!

 

[lawmax3]

Absolutely stunning pipe!

 

[jpmcwjr]

I can't tell if it's "right" or not, but it, and the one posted later in the thread are superb.

 

[fordm60]

My oh my that is a wonderful pipe!

 

[bungee]

Thank you guys! It is a good looking pipe and so far looks like it is going to become a great smoker, but I'm not too sure about the authenticity of the finish and cannot find any references or images. Cheers, J