First Estate Pipe Question
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Hey there Dalby. Thanks for posting.
I haven't seen markings that exactly match yours. I have, however, seen many "BBB" (Britain's Best Briar or Blumfeld's Best Briar) in varying iterations. Here is a link to the BBB page on Pipedia: http://pipedia.org/wiki/BBB
Perhaps peruse the page, and see if there are any clues there which match up with what you're seeing on your new find. Your pipe looks clean, from the photo posted. I have built up my collection mostly through the purchase of estate pipes, and love the search for great briar and great deals.
May it smoke well for you for a long, long, time.
-- Pat
I haven't seen markings that exactly match yours. I have, however, seen many "BBB" (Britain's Best Briar or Blumfeld's Best Briar) in varying iterations. Here is a link to the BBB page on Pipedia: http://pipedia.org/wiki/BBB
Perhaps peruse the page, and see if there are any clues there which match up with what you're seeing on your new find. Your pipe looks clean, from the photo posted. I have built up my collection mostly through the purchase of estate pipes, and love the search for great briar and great deals.
May it smoke well for you for a long, long, time.
-- Pat
If it doesn't have the Diamond with three B's in it it is not a BBB pipe. Shame we can't see the logo any better.
Another pipe mystery! I'd try pulling that stinger and give it a smoke! (warm the metal part of the stinger under a lighter and it should twist out, go easy)
Well, I'd say you got quite lucky there, man.
From where I'm lookin' I'd say it was made by Comoy's,as what's known as a "seconds" under the hardly ever seen BB moniker and it emulates the highly sought-after Dunhill LB shape, so it's a winner indeed! Looks to be in mighty fine condition too! Hope itsa helluva good smoker for you!
Look at the 2nd photo down here on this page:
http://www.glpease.com/Pipes/Collection/comoy.html
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...if that don't clinch it,
then this most certainly will:
From the Loring pages, exact same numbering stamp 342B !!!
I could be wrong though, I ain't no expert and this is all pure speculation on my part,
but it looks like it's a Comoy's 2nd to me.
But regardless, you gotta damn good deal if this is the pipe ya got:
VINTAGE B.B. BEST BRIAR SUPERIOR SMOKE PIPE - LONDON ENGLAND - NICE
Happy days & Holy smokes!
From where I'm lookin' I'd say it was made by Comoy's,as what's known as a "seconds" under the hardly ever seen BB moniker and it emulates the highly sought-after Dunhill LB shape, so it's a winner indeed! Looks to be in mighty fine condition too! Hope itsa helluva good smoker for you!
Look at the 2nd photo down here on this page:
http://www.glpease.com/Pipes/Collection/comoy.html
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...if that don't clinch it,
then this most certainly will:
From the Loring pages, exact same numbering stamp 342B !!!
I could be wrong though, I ain't no expert and this is all pure speculation on my part,
but it looks like it's a Comoy's 2nd to me.
But regardless, you gotta damn good deal if this is the pipe ya got:
VINTAGE B.B. BEST BRIAR SUPERIOR SMOKE PIPE - LONDON ENGLAND - NICE
Happy days & Holy smokes!
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