Need help in identifying this pipe

papajoe · Nov 28, 2014

Bought me a used pipe and I like her a lot. There are some markings on her but I can't make her name.

On one side there are what seems to be the numbers 331 and up and to the left there is a "London made" in a circle (well more a football shape then a circle).

On the other side there are 2 rows of letters but I can't make anything from it.

Can any of you Gent's help me identifying her?

Thanks

papipeguy · Nov 28, 2014

Boy, this is a tough one. the 331 is the shape # usually denoting a bulldog, which is what you have. The name is the toughest part to decipher. The top name appears to begin with an "A" but I could not find any British maker close to it. The bottom name looks like it could be "WRIGHT" but I had no luck with that either.

The London Made appears to be raised which could be a significant clue. I hope someone here is able to make an ID on it. Good luck.

papajoe · Nov 28, 2014

I think there is another 3 or 5 before the331, but i'm not sure.

misterlowercase · Nov 28, 2014

I think it's an old Comoy's 2nd.
331 jives with the Shape list,

http://pipedia.org/wiki/Comoy%27s_Shape_Number_Chart
It also has the classic Comoy's contrast stain look.
The rugby-ball shaped London made stamp points to it being pre WW2,

so it's one of the true golden oldies!
The shaping is gorgeous too.
A great find I'd say!

Congrats!

: puffy

:

papajoe · Nov 28, 2014

So what could the stamped name meen?

misterlowercase · Nov 28, 2014

I can't make out what your says, it might be possible to decipher with a zoom lens and adjusting light and shadow?
Comoy's used a great variety of names/brands, as well as making "house pipes" for tobacconists,

stuff like this:

http://pipepages.com/41gyc8.htm
See also:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/super-sports-nosewarmer-is-it-a-comoys-2nd
.

papipeguy · Nov 28, 2014

I think Troy is on the right track. When I researched the shape # Comoy came up first. So, I'd say you have something from their stable and a pipe with some age on it. Enjoy many bowls with it.

papajoe · Nov 28, 2014

@misterlowercase: It's the best I can catch. the letters are very faded.
@papipeguy: Thanks. i intend to. I loved it from first sight. :worship:

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