Chateau Pipe??

[steves]

Hello! I'm new to the pipe smoking experience and recently acquired a pipe. I can't determine if its any good and was hoping that one of you guys could help me out. Its a wooden pipe that says on the side Chateau Bruyere and on the mouth piece there is a white star engraved in it.Has anyone heard of these?

 

[4dotsasieni]

According to the book "Who Made That Pipe?" it is made in France, manufacturer unknown.
If it's a white outline star symbol, the maker could be Aux mines d'écume or A. Lacroix, according to the web site Logos & Estampilles - see here: http://pipephil.eu/logos/en/motifs/mo-etoile.html.
And, welcome to the forum!

 

[steves]

Thank you for both the reply and the welcome! Yes the stem does have a white star engraved into it. Here are some photos if to help further identify this pipe if possible.

http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Alphawolf414/library/Chateau%20Bruyere?sort=3&page=1

 

[4dotsasieni]

Well, with the star outline offset to the right, as shown in your photo, the mystery manufacturer could be La Normandy, which means it's a brand name of Chacom (Chapuis Comoy), a premier French pipemaker. See this web page: http://pipephil.eu/logos/en/logo-l1.html#lanormandy.
One thing is fairly certain, though, that the pipe was made in France.
Enjoy smoking it!

 

[steves]

Thank you sir and Yes indeed I do intend to why do you ask?

 

[pruss]

Welcome to the forum and the community Steves.
That's a nice looking piece of briar. Hope it smokes well for you.
I look forward to hearing what you decide to put in it.
-- Pat

 

[steves]

Its no problem I appreciate the welcome. Also with pipes how normal is it to not show the exact maker on them ie: My pipe how it only says Chateau Bruyere is this a model? Because I dont see any other markings that would tell me its a Chacom or any other maker.

 

[steves]

Thanks here's some pics of the pipe. Also I saw another pipe the other day with an ace of spades on the stem any ideas as to the maker?

 

[steves]

Yup that would be the maker thanks.