Dr. Grabow "Mobile Marine Oils"

gtclark · May 23, 2016

Calling all Grabow experts!
I recently won an auction for a handsome Dr. Grabow Mobile Marine Oils pipe, seen here: eBay Listing
I can't find a lot of information on these pipes, other than that they're relatively rare, and were manufactured as some sort of promotional give-away for the Mobile Oil company. Does anyone else own one of these, or have any other information regarding the time frame these pipes were produced? Any information is appreciated.

aldecaker · May 23, 2016

I don't have any info for you, but the pipe and your avatar are making me nostalgic for the days when pipes and oil were both very popular!

ejames · May 24, 2016

According to what I found on RJ McKay's site the "pre-smoked" stamp was used approx. 1943-48. I believe some were made later than that also. I've had one of the Marine Oil pipes and a Mobil "Gargoyle" Oil pipe but really don't remember much about them. I gave them to RJ a few years back. He's on Facebook and can probably tell you more.

gtclark · May 24, 2016

the "pre-smoked" stamp was used approx. 1943-48

Wow! Older than I thought...I was going to guess the pipe was from the 60's. Thanks for the input!

kyrob · May 25, 2016

Yeah, I read something recently about there being only a very low number of them made. Bugger if know where I saw that at.

mso489 · May 25, 2016

Nifty commemorative pipe, and it's aged well. I wonder how they were distributed. It sounds like a highly targeted audience -- marina owners or fishing fleet crew members.

fnord · May 26, 2016

Great avatar!
In the future, for all questions DG just turn on the Bat Lamp and our Mr. Ed will respond.
He's a Grabow wizard.
Fnord

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