Greetings from Dallas Georgia. I'm new to the group and have a request from resident Comoy's experts. I bought this Comoy's 2-3 months ago and have been searching for info on it to no avail. It appears to be a limited edition, stamped 10/180. Including pictures. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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I was hoping someone else would have jumped in by now, but…
I am not an expert. But I can tell you that this is no older than the 1950s; however, it may be from the 1950s. (I just know that the appearance of the brand name and the “Made in London England” stamp both indicate a pipe of post-1950 origin.)
From your photos, I can’t read the shape number; if you can, I’d search for “Comoy’s pipe” and that shape number and see what you can find out. But the stem is unusually long for a Canadian, which, if original, should help you zero in on the right information.
Finally, I wouldn’t assume that the “10/180” indicates a numbered, limited edition. It may. But it may also mean something else. (But maybe a real Comoy’s expert would know why 180 might be a meaningful number for the pipe brand and represent something worth commemorating.)
I am not an expert. But I can tell you that this is no older than the 1950s; however, it may be from the 1950s. (I just know that the appearance of the brand name and the “Made in London England” stamp both indicate a pipe of post-1950 origin.)
From your photos, I can’t read the shape number; if you can, I’d search for “Comoy’s pipe” and that shape number and see what you can find out. But the stem is unusually long for a Canadian, which, if original, should help you zero in on the right information.
Finally, I wouldn’t assume that the “10/180” indicates a numbered, limited edition. It may. But it may also mean something else. (But maybe a real Comoy’s expert would know why 180 might be a meaningful number for the pipe brand and represent something worth commemorating.)
Thank you for the response. The shape is 005. Nothing to be found. It is much newer than 50s IMO due to the great condition. I failed to mention it comes with a case.
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Rmbittner had a good take on this. I haven't noticed anyone standing out as a Comoy expert on here. I hope someone can give you some assistance.
Especially Stanwell, I wish that each brand had a book with all of the shapes and designer info for each one.
That is a lovely pipe. Nice score.
Especially Stanwell, I wish that each brand had a book with all of the shapes and designer info for each one.
That is a lovely pipe. Nice score.
Agree, I did well. Smoked first time this week. Posted pics on FB and got a couple of folks interested. Not sure I want to sell but at least know what it's worth...
If it's from 2005, it could be a 180th Anniversary pipe, hence the limitation? The pipemaker statement would make sense then.
Sorry for the late reply. 2 things argue for a late production date for this pipe (after Cadogan purchased the company)
1. As noted above, the C on the stem is the one piece insert vs. the traditional '3 piece' C.
2. The font of the numbering stamped on the shank is consistent with late production wherein the numerals DO NOT have various ascenders and descenders that extend beyond the cap height and the baseline, i.e. the number '3' has a tail that drops below the baseline of the stamp. On pipes with the circular MADE IN LONDON over ENGLAND, this was only seen after some point in the seventies or early eighties.
These factors lead to a relatively recent production, in terms of Comoy's. I suspect that the suggestion of an anniversary pipe mentioned above is correct.
1. As noted above, the C on the stem is the one piece insert vs. the traditional '3 piece' C.
2. The font of the numbering stamped on the shank is consistent with late production wherein the numerals DO NOT have various ascenders and descenders that extend beyond the cap height and the baseline, i.e. the number '3' has a tail that drops below the baseline of the stamp. On pipes with the circular MADE IN LONDON over ENGLAND, this was only seen after some point in the seventies or early eighties.
These factors lead to a relatively recent production, in terms of Comoy's. I suspect that the suggestion of an anniversary pipe mentioned above is correct.