I would like information on this pipe.

[tpridham]

Since i am relatively new to the world of pipes and the pipe i have i acquired some time ago from an antique store i would like some information on it because i have tried googleing it and i just cant seem to find anything at all. the stampings on it read Richelieu (Saint Claude) and the other side says Jeaulacroing, the Stamp on the stem appears to be a "Jel" Written in cursive on top of each other. the wood looks like either some sort of maple burl or possibly walnut, It also has a metal arrester in it,

Any information would be greatly appreciated, I am very curious I will try and figure out how to put some pictures of it up.
Thank - Tristan

 

[tpridham]

http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/ix_equilibrium/?action=view&current=DSCF1073.jpg
http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/ix_equilibrium/?action=view&current=DSCF1076.jpg
http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/ix_equilibrium/?action=view&current=DSCF1074.jpg
These are the best pictures i have

 

[unclearthur]

Looking at the pictures I would say you have a nice briar pipe. Saint Claude is a major pipe manufacturing area . I can't find any info in pipepedia on the brand though.

 

[tpridham]

well thank you , any info is more then i have

 

[cortezattic]

My best guess is that it's a Lacroix.
Verify at Pipe Logos Website
Hope that helps.

 

[cortezattic]

If that is a Jean Lacroix, I found the following info at a commercial website, and it sounds authoritative. At least it's a starting point for your research.

Lacroix Pipes have a rich history of pipe making tradition. Eugine Lacroix began making pipes for the Delacour factory in the 19th century; his sons founded their own factory in 1921. Two of the grandsons (including Jean) continued on in the business, but parted ways and struck out on their own in 1962. At that time, Jean set up Jean Lacroix pipes, coincidentally in the old Delacour building his grandfather started in 85 years prior. Today, Jean Lacroix, Chacom, Jeantet, and Vuillard are all pieces of the larger Cuty-Fort Enterprises, and Jean is actively involved with the prestigious Confrerie des Maitres-Pipiers de Saint-Claude. Jean still makes pipes; his spectacular freehands are known throughout the world.

 

[cortezattic]

Null entry. Just keeping this thread alive for a short while to give Tristan a chance to spot it on the active list.

 

[docgarr]

Cortezattac, thanks for supplying the pipe markings link. I didn't know about it.

 

[cortezattic]

You're welcome Doc. I like the site not only because it is interesting,

but the picture format makes it self documenting.