Can Anyone Tell Me Who Made This Pipe?

[SoulStation]

In bought this pipe on ebay a while back. There is writing on the stem, but it's too worn out to read. It does have 003 stamped on it. Any ideas?

 

[ScienceSmoker]

I can sort of see the stamp in that picture. I think if you took a high quality picture of the shank up close... it my be possible to recognize it.

 

[SoulStation]

I've looked at it with a magnifying glass. I still can't make it out.

 

[solideogloria86]

I've looked at it with a magnifying glass. I still can't make it out.

It's not so much about being able to read it, it's about possibly being able to identify the shape of the stamping. One letter or one marking could be distinct enough for someone familiar with the brand to identify it.

 

[solideogloria86]

Just from zooming in on the picture, it looks like there's a signature in the top circle and a pipe and some other things stamped in the lower circle.
Better pictures of this area would definitely help.

 

[SoulStation]

Gotcha. I'm not sure this is any better. Lol. I'll have to ask my daughter how to use my camera.

 

[SoulStation]

003 is stamped below the signature

 

[samuelgawith01]

Sorry I can't help you, but that's a nice piece of wood all the same.?

 

[SoulStation]

It's strange that the signature is worn away, because the pipe has never been smoked.

 

[Rustamgtx]

I think if you will mark this signature with thin black marker you can see more than now.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I've looked at it with a magnifying glass. I still can't make it out.

Because you don't know what you're looking for or at. If you attach a stem pic, someone here might can help you.

But just judging by the shank/stem it looks like a garage job.

 

[solideogloria86]

it looks like a garage job.

Definitely looks like the hand scrawled signature was done with an engraver.

I think if you will mark this signature with thin black marker you can see more than now.

This actually isn't a bad idea. A washable marker would probably fill in the indentation in the signature and wipe away from the flat surface on the shank. Even if it's homemade, it could help you come up with the name of whoever made it.

 

[jpmcwjr]

And/or playing with the angle of the primary light.

Indirect outdoor lighting and not hand held will help.

 

[SoulStation]

I've tried all the suggestions. I guess I'll call it the mystery pipe. Thanks for the ideas!

 

[cigrmaster]

I give you 50 bucks for it. It also could be the third pipe carved by Teddy Knudsen and could be worth 7-10 grand.

Sorry but I have no clue other than it is a pretty pipe and I will up my bid to 100.00 if you show pics of the chamber.

 

[SoulStation]

I give you 50 bucks for it. It also could be the third pipe carved by Teddy Knudsen and could be worth 7-10 grand.

Sorry but I have no clue other than it is a pretty pipe and I will up my bid to 100.00 if you show pics of the chamber.

Sorry, I'm not looking to sell. ?
But thanks for the offer!

 

[cigrmaster]

Sure find out how valuable it is and then tell me to piss off. What a sport. lol

 

[SBC]

Probably a hobbyists. The signature may have been done with a dremel.
But it is an attractive pipe.

I have had success getting faded markings from pipe shanks with a "rubbing".... stretching a piece of paper over the marking and rubbing the side of a on or pencil against it. I just recently identified an antique store find this way.

In any case, welcome to the forum, from NE Wisconsin!

 

[SoulStation]

I'll give that a try.
Thank you! I neglected to introduce myself.

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

Definitely looks like the hand scrawled signature was done with an engraver.

An engraver is a person who does engraving using a graver.
Yeah I know, I'm pedantic.