Pre-Kaywoodie KB&B - Collectible?

craiginthecorn · Jun 17, 2017

I picked up a KB&B "Country Club" bent billiard yesterday in from an antique mall. It has a "KB&B" stamp on the shank, as you can see in the photo. The stem is rounder than usual, especially at the button. I assume it to be Bakelite due to its lack of oxidation, but it could be vulcanite. It's a nice little pipe, but it does have a few small and well-hidden fills.
Any information regarding dating this pipe and its collectibility would be appreciated.

Chasing Embers · Jun 17, 2017

What does the hole in the mouthpiece look like?

ashdigger · Jun 17, 2017

Starting around 1915-1924 Kaywoodie was a conglomeration of KB&B branded pipes. They have more names than websites show. It's more than likely from that period. Starting in 1924 Kaywoodie consolidated and all pipes were Kaywoodie over KB&B, until they started the Yello-Bole sub-brand. Collectible, but not the best quality. From 1919-1924 Kaywoodie really got their shit together and produced beautiful pipes.

ashdigger · Jun 17, 2017

If that pipe has an "orific" button it's definitely pre-1919

Chasing Embers · Jun 17, 2017

If that pipe has an "orific" button it's definitely pre-1919

That's what I was getting at. :mrgreen:

craiginthecorn · Jun 17, 2017

Here's a photo of the button. Is it what you're calling "orific?"
Sorry for the disgusting gunk in the photo. I haven't started cleaning it up yet.

ashdigger · Jun 17, 2017

Yep, orific.

Chasing Embers · Jun 17, 2017

agnosticpipe · Jun 17, 2017

I have an old KB&B pipe that is similar but is straight and is 9 inches long. Otherwise it seems to be from the same era, 1915-1919. Check my post below. Also, how big is your pipe? I like it, very nice bent shape.
My old KK&B pipe

craiginthecorn · Jun 17, 2017

Orley, laid along a ruler, my pipe is 6" long. The bowl is only about 1" in diameter on the outside.

buroak · Jun 18, 2017

This looks to be a lower-end offering, but never count out an old KB&B.

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