I was thrilled to find this Kaywoodie "Super Grain" 5138B in my mailbox today and feel very fortunate to have found it. You guys know I love the Rhodesian pipe shape, particularly one with a tapered stem. The 5138B is an iconic shape from Kaywoodie and I've been searching for the right one for two years. This one came from pipe restorer Dave Whitney, who has written the book "Old Briar" which you can purchase on his Ebay site.
Dave dated the pipe at 1938. From the stamping and four digit shape number and "Drinkless" four hole stinger, I say it is definitely from the 1930's. The pipe is in magnificent shape. There was one dent on the bowl top, which I was able to steam out nicely. The beading is a bit worn, but the stem and rest of the pipe is really fabulous.
The dent fix:
Dave dated the pipe at 1938. From the stamping and four digit shape number and "Drinkless" four hole stinger, I say it is definitely from the 1930's. The pipe is in magnificent shape. There was one dent on the bowl top, which I was able to steam out nicely. The beading is a bit worn, but the stem and rest of the pipe is really fabulous.
The dent fix:
