I have a bit of thing for Wally Frank pipes and ephemera. This past week, I picked up a couple of really nice examples of both.
First, there’s a letter typed on Wally Frank letterhead dated from July 12, 1941. The letter apologizes to the customer because of the necessary replacement of one of the purchased items due to the situation with the war in Europe. I think the letter is fascinating not just because of its age and Wally Frank connection, but also because it’s an indicator of what was going on in the American pipe market at the time.
Second, there’s the nice, old Special Straight Grain pipe pictured below the letter. This neat, little, Brit-made Liverpool dates to 1933-36. I love to snatch up the old boys whenever I get the chance.
Needless to say, I’m pretty stoked about both.
First, there’s a letter typed on Wally Frank letterhead dated from July 12, 1941. The letter apologizes to the customer because of the necessary replacement of one of the purchased items due to the situation with the war in Europe. I think the letter is fascinating not just because of its age and Wally Frank connection, but also because it’s an indicator of what was going on in the American pipe market at the time.
Second, there’s the nice, old Special Straight Grain pipe pictured below the letter. This neat, little, Brit-made Liverpool dates to 1933-36. I love to snatch up the old boys whenever I get the chance.
Needless to say, I’m pretty stoked about both.