They show up from time to time. I have about 6 of them and they are all terrific smokers.
Ok. I have been looking today , just haven’t clinked on rite ones yet , all. Made in London or London made. I’ll keep clicking… Thanks
Might be a false flag, saw same guy selling 2 and the post headline was "leeds" when i looked they were both london made, i let him know and the posts are gone now lol at least hes fixing them i guess? Do you have a list of the pipe types you are looking for like Brogue or whatever?
He's looking for the old old family pipes that were stamped LEEDS
I reckon one shows up on eBay at a rate of about once a month? Prices have been steadily increasing (as has competition). Many years ago I bought a London-made Ben Wade (likely produced in the Walthamstow factory) and I enjoyed it very much. Leaning into the history of the brand was only natural, and in those days the Leeds-era Ben Wades could be snapped up relatively cheaply, as only a handful of collectors were truly aware of their inherent value and well-deserved place among the Brit-wood classics. For years I bought every single Leeds-era Wade I came across. Fortunately at this point in the arc of my collecting, I can focus on real rarities rather than buying up every pipe I come across. And I hope, with the start of a new job after this year, that I can begin work on a history of Ben Wade (Leeds) and document a lot of the material of historical value that I've accumulated over the years.
NO SHIT???? OMG!!!!
Actually, some of the earlier Leeds pipes were in fact stamped only with "Made in England". Little-known fact. Pics after work.
Just replying to the actual thread and what the OP was looking for, also the pipes on eBay were dated way past the correct era. I have learned a few things here, not many but a few.
I think that's Big Ben.
I thought he was made in OH at least he was born there.
It actually turns out that, similarly to Sasieni, Leeds-era Ben Wades were imported to the USA on a rather significant scale. There was a big push in the '20s in terms of advertising here in the USA, and importation continued through at least the late 40s to mid '50s. Ben Wade (Leeds) and some seconds lines were mentioned in Wally Frank catalogs. They were imported to other commonwealth countries like Canada and Australia as well, and to a lesser extent South Africa. Fortunately for us, this period between '20s - '50s was a great period for Leeds pipes and they're not as rare here (USA) as one might think.
