Dublin Hallmarks Help

[Ahi Ka]

Trying to date this somewhat worn band. Sorry the pic is bad, a friend sent to me while thrift shopping

 

[ashdigger]

I have 1903.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I have 1903.

Yes I originally thought that but am wondering if the bottom line extends too far to make it an H. Maybe 1897, 99 or 1910?

 

[ashdigger]

Yes I originally thought that but am wondering if the bottom line extends too far to make it an H. Maybe 1897, 99 or 1910?

The only other option is 99 look at the back of the letter. The small points. I think the swoosh at the bottom of 1903 might be poor photography.

I look at hallmarks all the time and I’m still in the weeds half the time.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Yeah I was trying to use those 3 points, two short and top curl as my reference. I agree that swoosh is photo related. I’ll wait till I see in person or get a better shot from him. Either way, the lozenge shape places it in the Peterson patent period right?

 

[Ahi Ka]

Here’s another one which shows bottom detail of date letter a bit more clearly

 

[Ahi Ka]

Pic of pipe anyways. Seems I need to get a stem repaired. Any advice as to whether an amber coloured acrylic is a better option if I’m going to keep as smoker?

also, chamber obviously needs some gentle cleaning, but what is at the bottom? Is that some sort of condenser used to keep dottle off the bottom and draft hole free?

 

[ashdigger]

Nice Cutty, I’d get a Bakelite Stem. Also the thing at the bottom is the button. The way old meers are designed there’s a good sized hole there. You need the button or a small screen otherwise it’s clog city.

Great Find!!

 

[ashdigger]

Yeah I was trying to use those 3 points, two short and top curl as my reference. I agree that swoosh is photo related. I’ll wait till I see in person or get a better shot from him. Either way, the lozenge shape places it in the Peterson patent period right?

Definitely the patent era, although the patent is the PLip. But the age is there.

 

[ashdigger]

As for that hallmark, I’m still at 1903, but for the life of me I can’t explain that swoosh.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Cool should have pipe in hand within the week so can take a better pic of band

 

[ashdigger]

Cool should have pipe in hand within the week so can take a better pic of band

Definitely post that bad boy up!!

 

[sablebrush52]

1903 looks closest to what is still visible. Nice pipe!

 

[yohanan]

Congrats on Your superb acquisition!!!

 

[ChuckMijo]

I got 03. Fantastic pipe!!

 

[OzPiper]

Nice score, Dave

 

[Ahi Ka]

Yeah she’s definitely an 03. I couldn’t see it until I compared it to another date stamp on eBay and was like “duh”

 

[ashdigger]

Yeah she’s definitely an 03. I couldn’t see it until I compared it to another date stamp on eBay and was like “duh”View attachment 60570

You’re welcome. Lol.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Nice Cutty, I’d get a Bakelite Stem. Also the thing at the bottom is the button. The way old meers are designed there’s a good sized hole there. You need the button or a small screen otherwise it’s clog city.

Great Find!!

In regards to the button, can I replace with a Phil pad or similar chalk filter? I’ve only dealt with briar pipes from this period so it’s all new territory for me.

 

[ashdigger]

I would just clean it and leave it in place. They are removable.

Go to the 100 year meerschaum thread and Condorlover’s website All Things Cutty