Antique store find - Sasieni

[tslex]

Bought this nifty Sasieni bulldog for $14 (owner was asking $18, I offered $12) in a shop in Arcadia, FL today.
Markings include the diagonal shield on the stem.
On the shank:
87

Old England

London Made
With "England" in an arc at the left side.
Visited this site Markings looking for aging info. Also found this very nifty article about Sasieni, who started at Chacom then managed the factory at Dunhill. Sasieni Article.
From all I can find, I conclude this pipe likely was a 1950s manufacture, but would love to hear from anyone knowing more. It is in great shape, really needing just a cleaning and some stem work. I love it because it is a classic English bulldog.

 

[smokenscotch]

Excellent find. I know nothing about it other than it looks great. Congrats!

 

[ohin3]

I had, and still kick myself for losing, a Sasieni 4 dot billiard that was on the medium to large side. It was a very unassuming big British billiard with a dark walnut stain and simple yet slightly interesting grain. That Pipe was one of best English smokers I have every encountered. Enjoy the pipe brother.

 

[jaysin]

Wow congrats

 

[nsfisher]

Nice pick up there mate, enjoy

 

[dervis]

Great find.

 

[markw4mms]

Nice score! I hope you enjoy it.

 

[yohanan]

Excellent Achat!!!, That is a beautiful pipe. ::

 

[hobie1dog]

Lucky Dog :worship:

 

[mluyckx]

For $14... You da man ! :worship:

 

[terry]

Congrats...nice score!

 

[ejames]

Nice find!! I'd be happy to find a $5.00 Grabow in the local flea markets/antique stores!

 

[crpntr1]

:mrgreen:Very nice.

 

[oakbear]

Lovely.

 

[brian64]

What a great find! A beautiful, quality piece of pipe history there...congrats! :clap:

 

[wildcat]

Now you have a great pipe and a great story to go with it! Great find! Enjoy prepping and smoking that Brit!!

 

[pufferissimo]

very nice find indeed, tell us how that beauty smokes!

 

[frtimmyd]

I've been eyeing some "new" Sasieni pipes recently. Looks like you found yourself a fine example of a beautiful pipe.

 

[romeowood]

That is not a good find, or even a great one. That is a ^%@$## FANTASTIC find, my friend. :clap: :clap:

There are a few more knowledgable about the particulars of Sasieni on the forum, would love to hear their input on this one's provenance.

 

[hnryclay]

Great pipe, from one of my favorite makers! You will enjoy that pipe friend.