Hardcastle Query

[paulfg]

So I bought the cased set from Dave Neeb (see his post in for sale) asI can't post pictures
My question is in date, I know that it is hard to date Hardcastle pipes,but am I correct to assume they are from the 1946-67 era I found a golden jubilee grade with the same made in London stamp.The jubilee I assume was 1958 but don't know when made in changed from British made

 

[jpmcwjr]

Extraordinary set! I was tempted.

But if you cannot post pictures, surely you can link to them....?

Not difficult at all! Copy image address, click on photo insert, then on "By URL"

 

[paulfg]

Extraordinary set! I was tempted.

But if you cannot post pictures, surely you can link to them....?

Not difficult at all! Copy image address, click on photo insert, then on "By URL"

If I had my computer I could do so,but I am currently on my phone as the computer has died
Thanks for adding the image

 

[jpmcwjr]

You're welcome! chasingembers is an expert on adding images from his phone. I have done so infrequently, and cannot instruct.

 

[Chasing Embers]

If I had my computer I could do so,but I am currently on my phone as the computer has died
Thanks for adding the image

All I use for internet is a phone, and the process is the same. Copy and paste the image url or download the image to your phone and post it from your gallery.

 

[LotusEater]

Extraordinary set! I was tempted.

But if you cannot post pictures, surely you can link to them....?

Not difficult at all! Copy image address, click on photo insert, then on "By URL"

I’m glad someone here bought these
I almost certainly would have but I already purchased 3 pipes this month
Good score!

 

[mso489]

Those are beautiful pipes, the best from that brand I've seen. Eight or ten years ago, I think Cup'O'Joes sold a few new Harcastles online, and even earlier than that, Iwan Ries had about four matte finish versions with copper bands for about $47 as I recall. I don't know of anyone who sells Harcastle pipes new in the U.S., though they are around as estates.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Lovely pipes bro. Do you think the case was fitted for the bottom pipe to have a tapered stem?

 

[OzPiper]

A very handsome set. ?
And unsmoked, to boot
Enjoy

Lovely pipes bro. Do you think the case was fitted for the bottom pipe to have a tapered stem?

Dave, what sharp eyes you have !

 

[paulfg]

A very handsome set. ?
And unsmoked, to boot
Enjoy

Dave, what sharp eyes you have !

I did notice that and wondered if it was for a different pipe but the bowl fits well.
I never thought of a tapered stem.
that will now bug me,maybe I need to send it for a tapered stem to be made

 

[OzPiper]

I did notice that and wondered if it was for a different pipe but the bowl fits well.
I never thought of a tapered stem.
that will now bug me,maybe I need to send it for a tapered stem to be made

Perhaps the case was made for a pipe with a tapered stem, but the buyer decided on having both pipes with saddle stems.

Both pipes are unsmoked, so it's most unlikely that it's a replacement stem.

 

[paulfg]

Perhaps the case was made for a pipe with a tapered stem, but the buyer decided on having both pipes with saddle stems.

Both pipes are unsmoked, so it's most unlikely that it's a replacement stem.

I never considered that,as you say unlikely to be a replacement.More likely that was the case they used and the buyer accepted that compromise

 

[Ahi Ka]

I did notice that and wondered if it was for a different pipe but the bowl fits well.
I never thought of a tapered stem.
that will now bug me,maybe I need to send it for a tapered stem to be made

FWIW i really like the matching saddle stems on this set.