Cannot Identify My New Kaywoodie Purchase....

[Pondfisher]

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Howdie! I recently went on a cheap pipe bender on eBay and with seconds left on the clock, purchased this Kaywoodie. Has anyone seen this particular style? I searched shape charts but with no luck... appreciate the help!?

 

[ashdigger]

Looks like a version of a Kaywoodie Chessman

Kaywoodie Chessman Pipes – rebornpipes

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[kwguy]

That finish was originally an option to the Kaywoodie Standard line from the early 1970's. In 1975-76 that finish became its own line called Kaywoodie Embassy. It was not offered in 1977 or after. So depending on how its stamped you can get a pretty good estimate of the pipes age. What are the stampings on the shank?

 

[Pondfisher]

Sorry for the late reply! USPS was extremely slow in shipping it to me. I should have received the pipe on Dec 4th but got it today.


The pipe has "Kaywoodie Standard" stamped on it. I cannot find any other markings. The pipe appears unused.? The pipe is so clean that using pipe cleaners and alcohol, i cannot pull out any tar buildup. The eBay posting claims it was unused which seems to be true.

I posted some pipe repair concerns earlier due to the fact that the inside of the bowl is highly lacquered and is very glossy. Perhaps this high gloss was/is normal? Im fairly new to pipes but I own 7 pipes and none of them had this kind of luster.