A Special Pipe Aquisition

[mso489]

Let's back up a minute. Understand, I'm an old codger, and further more, I am the "student" of an even older member, the late great foggymountain, who worked in Manhattan pipe shops in his teens in the 1950's, so I can lend some historical perspective to this pipe of your grandfather's.

In the 1950's and to some degree into the 1960's when this pipe is proposed to have been made, Kaywoodie was the premier factory-made pipe in the U.S. and beyond. What pipe was second fiddle in that category? Dunhill.

And this pipe is not just a Kaywoodie, but a deluxe version thereof.

I can believe the the estate market in this pipe may not be high-dollar, since people now associate Kaywoodie with lower-end pipes price wise. I have several and think they are still excellent pipes, but that is a different subject.

So I wouldn't take ownership of this pipe with overt modesty. it's a grand piece of pipe history as well as a treasured family heirloom to you. Plus, a handsome smooth saddle stem billiard is always a treasure, whatever brand or year.

 

[Andre_T]

My uncle came to visit for a week from NOLA over Thanksgiving and during his visit he got a gander at my pipe collection. He told me that somewhere in his study, he had one of my grandfather's pipes and would I be interested in it. Would I? Well the pipe arrived today. My grandfather was my hero and to have his pipe and this connection to him is priceless. It is a Kaywoodie Supergrain 93B with intact stinger. I figure it is late 60s. Not a fancy or expensive sought after pipe but it means the world to me. I can't wait to clean it up. So here are the before pictures.View attachment 215797View attachment 215796

If he has not chimed in yet (I have not gone through the whole thread yet) Paging @crashthegrey

 

[JOHN72]

Congratulations bro. Glad to hear this beautiful story of your grandfather and the connection to the world of pipe and tobacco.

 

[FurCoat]

Fantastic story. Do you know what tobacco your GP smoked?

I wish I knew. My dad and uncle can't remember.

 

[FurCoat]

Very nice that you have this connection now with your grandfather. Nice that your Uncle made that happen for you.

The pipe is special for sure. I also have his fishing gear, gardening equipment and some old kitchen tools. He worked for Sears corporate and got some cool stuff like 40s Sunbeam vacuum pot coffee maker. I planted the garden this week with his tools that he had since the 50s. I am fortunate to have learned so much from folks who lived through the depression era.

 

[FurCoat]

That pipe, along with the story above it is nicer than any artisan pipe. It will smoke great I am sure, as it is 'ghosted' with the memories of your grandfather.

I agree. I think it'll get its own stand

 

[FurCoat]

Thats a great pipe! I have what looks to be the exact same one. It's a great smoker, maybe one of my best. Enjoy it!

It's in great shape. I cleaned the rim and there is no damage. It's like new.

 

[FurCoat]

That's great that you now have your grandfather's pipe.
I was gifted three of my grandfather after he died in 1979. I passed two of them on to my two sons who are also pipe smokers and kept a Yello-Bole Spartan briar.

He smoked George Washington until it was discontinued and then switched to Carter Hall.

I have two boys that smoke pipes. I may leave this one to my daughter.

 

[FurCoat]

Right on!! Very cool.

I have my Uncles Grabow with his signature hole in the bottom of the bit, where he hung the pipe on an incisor to keep smoking as he slept on the porch.

Sounds like something I would do.

 

[FurCoat]

Congratulations bro. Glad to hear this beautiful story of your grandfather and the connection to the world of pipe and tobacco.

My grandfather in Spain smoked cigarettes in a bit that held the filter. I wonder what happened to it. I'm going to ask when my cousin calls.

 

[FurCoat]

Congratulations bro. Glad to hear this beautiful story of your grandfather and the connection to the world of pipe and tobacco.

My grandfather in Spain smoked cigarettes in a bit that held the filter. I wonder what happened to it. I'm going to ask when my cousin calls.

Let's back up a minute. Understand, I'm an old codger, and further more, I am the "student" of an even older member, the late great foggymountain, who worked in Manhattan pipe shops in his teens in the 1950's, so I can lend some historical perspective to this pipe of your grandfather's.

In the 1950's and to some degree into the 1960's when this pipe is proposed to have been made, Kaywoodie was the premier factory-made pipe in the U.S. and beyond. What pipe was second fiddle in that category? Dunhill.

And this pipe is not just a Kaywoodie, but a deluxe version thereof.

I can believe the the estate market in this pipe may not be high-dollar, since people now associate Kaywoodie with lower-end pipes price wise. I have several and think they are still excellent pipes, but that is a different subject.

So I wouldn't take ownership of this pipe with overt modesty. it's a grand piece of pipe history as well as a treasured family heirloom to you. Plus, a handsome smooth saddle stem billiard is always a treasure, whatever brand or year.

Thank you. The pipe is gorgeous and the rim is in perfect condition. I can't find any handling marks on the briar. What you say makes sense because I can tell he took great care of this pipe.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

I agree. I think it'll get its own stand

I was close with my Grandpa who smoked a pipe, and actually lived with them for a couple of years. I would love to find one of his pipes, but they are all long gone now.

 

[FurCoat]

I was close with my Grandpa who smoked a pipe, and actually lived with them for a couple of years. I would love to find one of his pipes, but they are all long gone now.

Heck, I didn't even know this one existed until a few months ago. There were others but no one seems to know what happened to them. Maybe this was his way of smiling down on me from above.

 

[crashthegrey]

Very awesome story, and yes, 60s is a good estimate. Enjoy it!

 

[FurCoat]

It didn't take too long as the pipe was in pretty good shape, but finally got her cleaned up. The cake on the rim wiped clean and is in perfect condition. Gave her a buff and she's ready to smoke. My grandpa would be proud but not as proud as I am to have it.

 

[Jbyrd]

Good work it looks great enjoy it good sir.

 

[Servant King]

I only wish I had grandfathers who smoked a pipe (just Chesterfields and Winston reds, sadly). Nevertheless, I do love stories like this. Congrats on the acquisition! May you enjoy it for many years to come.

 

[FurCoat]

Good work it looks great enjoy it good sir.

Thank you. I almost hate to smoke it.

 

[FurCoat]

I only wish I had grandfathers who smoked a pipe (just Chesterfields and Winston reds, sadly). Nevertheless, I do love stories like this. Congrats on the acquisition! May you enjoy it for many years to come.

I appreciate it. I need to get a stand for it.