Help: Kaywoodie Triangle Shank #8782

[Humblepipe]

Trying to date this recent acquisition. It was filthy. Just restored it. The thing that throws me is there is no clover anywhere on the stem. No way this is a replacement stem though. So, what gives?

On the stinger... "DRINKLESS REG. 21358 or 21359 or 21350" (last number hard to make out). Any insight much appreciated.

 

[jorgesoler]

I am really sorry I can't help you, but I am digging that pipe

 

[verporchting]

Great looking pipe! Dig that triangular shank too. Curious about not having a logo though, hopefully someone can clarify that.

 

[bent1]

My guess it’s pre 1938, and the stem was replaced as there appears to be tooling marks on the stinger body threads. Either way, sharp pipe.

 

[sablebrush52]

Made sometime between 1936 and 1937. I don't remember exactly when Kaywoodie started using the "Imported Briar" stamp, but I believe that they switched from a 4 digit model stamp to a 2 digit model stamp around 1937.

 

[Humblepipe]

Thanks, gents. Still having a hard time believing it is a replacement stem. However, sin clover I may need to get over it...

 

[FurCoat]

That's a sharp pipe

 

[mikestanley]

I have a much easier time believing the stem was replaced than I do Kaywoodie forgot the the clover. I had a Kaywoodie 72 with a replacement stem. It was well done but, no clover.

Mike S.

 

[brut666]

Yep, agree with you all, tis a very pretty pipe

 

[Humblepipe]

I have a much easier time believing the stem was replaced than I do Kaywoodie forgot the the clover. I had a Kaywoodie 72 with a replacement stem. It was well done but, no clover.

Mike S.

That makes sense, Mike. My disbelief is more about how well executed the replacement was stem was done.

 

[scloyd]

Contact crashthegrey, he's a member here who is a collector of Kaywoodie's and sells them on his site greywoodie.com. At least, check out his site...a lot of Kaywoodie history can be found there.

 

[Brew&Briar]

I love that shank shape! Kaywoodies are growing on me.

 

[wyfbane]

I love Kaywoodies. That one is really nice. I agree the stem is a replacement, but you shouldn't be shocked at the workmanship. It was the time of workmen. Quality was more valued then, not like our disposable society today. That is why I am so impressed with our community here. For the most part we all still value quality work and highly respect those who can help us with our pipes.

 

[sablebrush52]

It is odd that the clover is missing. It this is a replacement stem it was masterfully well done, since it includes anchoring the stinger and clocking the stem correctly.

 

[didimauw]

@crashthegrey

 

[Humblepipe]

It is odd that the clover is missing. It this is a replacement stem it was masterfully well done, since it includes anchoring the stinger and clocking the stem correctly.

It is probably the best executed replacement stem I have put my hands on and I have restored over 400 pipes. Probably done years ago too.

 

[sandollars]

She's a looker!

 

[jpberg]

I am really sorry I can't help you, but I am digging that pipe

A bit pricey for you, pip. And not crappy. What gives?

 

[crashthegrey]

That shape in a four digit number dates it to 1935 to 1938. I have to assume the stem is an incredibly done replacement as well. The pipes would sometimes walk without the shank stamping, but the clover is almost always there. It's not hard to get the alignment right on a replacement as you can heat it and twist. But gorgeous pipe regardless of the authenticity or not of the stem.

 

[Humblepipe]

That shape in a four digit number dates it to 1935 to 1938. I have to assume the stem is an incredibly done replacement as well. The pipes would sometimes walk without the shank stamping, but the clover is almost always there. It's not hard to get the alignment right on a replacement as you can heat it and twist. But gorgeous pipe regardless of the authenticity or not of the stem.

Thank you, sir.