I have what I believe to be a Comoy's 184 Briar Smooth Tobacco Pipe that my grandfather had left me ,I know its everything listed just guessing on the smooth part. I was wondering if anyone knew how much it may be worth? Here are the best pictures of it I could get. http://imgur.com/a/y6MiY
Value of an old pipe I received (Comoy's 184)
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Anywhere from $40 to $125, depending on overall condition and the right buyer. There should be a stamping that list's the series near the brand name and shape number. That would be instrumental in final valuation. It doesn't appear to be a a top tier series, just based on your photos, bu it's hard to gauge because they are frankly terrible :laughat: If it was a blue ribband, for example, the price may increase quite a bit.
If you are a pipe smoker or have ever considered it, yours would be an excellent pipe to smoke.
If you are a pipe smoker or have ever considered it, yours would be an excellent pipe to smoke.
For photos: No flash, subdued but even light. Plain background. Close up of nomenclature. Good luck, and a warm welcome to the forum. I have a number of Comoys but I am not at home to compare.
Judging from the condition of the pipe you would be lucky to get 20 bucks. The rim is scorched badly, the stem is chewed badly, and I would be willing to bet the bowl condition is questionable because of the other issues. That pipe has been smoked very heavily.
Unfortunately, I would have to agree with Harris. Even professionally cleaned up and work done on the chewed up stem, the London Pride was not a higher end Comoy's line. But, once cleaned up and back in smoking condition, especially coming from your grandfather, ought to make that little gem priceless and a wonderful piece for your collection, monlee.
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This seems to be in conflict with what pipedia.org's article is saying:
I find the phrase "as the second grade to the Blue Riband" a bit unclear. Does that mean just behind Blue Riband or a Blue Riband second? I have to believe it is the former. First, brands have seconds, not grades. Second, at $95 in 1979, I can't imagine that London Pride was a lower quality grade. In 1965, it sold for 71% of the price of the Blue Riband.
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