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Does anyone know of a way to find out how old pipes are?
Does anyone know of a way to find out how old pipes are?
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You would need to be more specific. There are a lot of experts here who would chime in if they had more information.
I find older pipes are easier to date. A little alcohol. Home cooked meal, oh, my mistake.
Go on Pipedia.com and Pipephil.eu
I’m fairly new to pipe smoking so very uneducated. Ultimately I’m fascinated with older pipes and their history. But I have a great grandfather that’s since passed and left about 15 pipes no one knows anything about and I am curious to find out more about them like age, the company history defining logos or marks etc and also just pipe history in general.
Post pictures. The knowledge here is deep. Bring it on. We’re happy to help.
Start with any stamped marks or names on the briar and or logos. Then check the Internet to see if you find anything. That is a good place to start. Folks here can help but pictures and that information is an absolute must to even begin.
First up. Don’t get rid of any of them. As mentioned pipephil is a great place to start to figure out what pipes you have as you can search using logo characteristics
Sure, they generally don't complain as much as a human spouse...
The Cherry wood is a Ropp. Then the white one is a Medico
The one with a clover is a Kaywoodie and the yellow circle is a Yello Bole
Go to pipedia with that info and enjoy the read
The one with a clover is a Kaywoodie and the yellow circle is a Yello Bole
Go to pipedia with that info and enjoy the read
You can mostly tell what it is from the symbol then? How’s you know about the ropp? Just how it looked?
I can't even score a date with the widow down the street, so I guess not.
If you go to pipephil.eu like I posted earlier there is a world of information.
You can date pipes if you are willing to meet their parents first, tuck in your shirt, wear socks, and say ma'am and sir.
@ashdigger is spot on with the Ropp. Very distinctive French pipes made of cherrywood with bark left on. I have not seen similar pipes made by any other maker. If the pipe is in good condition, there should be an oval tag with "Ropp" stuck onto the stem (mouthpiece).
Depends on a lot of factor... Peterson has the Hallmark chart for their silver bands that’s helpful: 183. Hallmarks: Dating Your Peterson with Metal-Mount Markings - http://petersonpipenotes.org/2020/05/05/182-hallmarks-dating-your-peterson-with-metal-mount-markings/
If the pipe has an English hallmarked silver band, it will be quite easy. You do have to identify which city the hallmarks are registered eg London, Birmingham, Chester. Then it is a matter of looking up the date letter on a silver hallmark date chart for that city.
If there is no silver band, it is still possible to get an estimate of the age from the the stamping on the pipe, but it is a bit more complicated.
Pipedia and Pipephil are your best reference resources, as well as members on this Forum
this explains your advice you gave me for how to talk to your pipe about that thing. And also makes me feel better about your advice on how to light your wife.