Was smoking my James Upshall today realized it doesn't have the "Tilshead, England, Made by Hand" stamp on the right side of the shank; or anywhere for that matter. Only the grade "P" next to "James Upshall" in the oval on the left side of the shank. Anyone know why there isn't a "Tilshead, England" stamp ?
Upshall Without Stamping
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No clue. Perhaps Ken Barnes will see this and chime in. Can you post a picture of the nomenclature?
I think Jensen may have it. Wow, that is a beautiful P and classic Upshall shape.
Good job getting the photos up!
I'm moving this to the British Pipes section.
Good job getting the photos up!
I'm moving this to the British Pipes section.
What a beautiful P grade and from 1984-1989. I would love to see the whole pipe.
Yes Jensen, the reverse stamps have been missed - human error and very rare might I add. This is the first Upshall I have ever seen with no 'Tilshead England' 'Made by Hand' stamps.
Yes Jensen, the reverse stamps have been missed - human error and very rare might I add. This is the first Upshall I have ever seen with no 'Tilshead England' 'Made by Hand' stamps.
Ken, here are a few other pictures of the pipe. It you look close the only quirk the pipe has is that when looking at the bowl with the shank/stem on the opposite side, the right side of the bowl is sloped slightly more than the left towards the bottom of the bowl. I think it gives the pipe a nice character! Each time I smoke it that spot reminds me that it was hand made and makes me appreciate the skill needed to make these pipes.
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