Ben Wade pipes

[sablebrush52]

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.

I guess their owners like them too much to sell them.

 

[greeneyes]

Both are Leeds era Wades:

 

[BenMN]

I've got but one


Love it, but smoke sparingly. Previous owner really burned it hot, so she's a bit delicate.
Incidentally, previous owner was U of MN professor. And this pipe was held in trust by another U of MN prof. until it made its way to me a few years ago.

 

[Jeebs1]

I thought Be Wades were made in the Niederlands

Denmark

 

[milk]

My Ben Wade is stamed STANDARD LONDON ENGLAND.
I haven't looked into Ben Wade history so I'm not sure where that falls in the timeline you're referring to.

Made by Charatan - likely?

 

[AroEnglish]

Check out episode 530 of the Pipes Magazine Radio Show to hear an interview with a guy whose got a decent amount of pipes and knowledge about the company