Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

[Ahi Ka]

Vintage DUNHILL Shell Briar Smokers Tobacco Pipe | eBay

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Can’t tell from the pics if that is a date code after the shell briar or an “

 

[guylesss]

Vintage DUNHILL Shell Briar Smokers Tobacco Pipe | eBay

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Can’t tell from the pics if that is a date code after the shell briar or an “

Closed quot--I'm sure. The patent number (119708/17) for "oil treatment/sandblasting" would suggest the pipe might well precede date codes (which begin in 1921). As for condition--well loved comes to mind. And the spliced shank repair offers a hint that its owner definitely wasn't giving up on this one without a fight.

 

[guylesss]

Closed quot--I'm sure. The patent number (119708/17) for "oil treatment/sandblasting" would suggest the pipe might well precede date codes (which begin in 1921). As for condition--well loved comes to mind. And the spliced shank repair offers a hint that its owner definitely wasn't giving up on this one without a fight.

Actually, looking at Loring (p59), he suggests that the combined patent number 119708/17.17116989/17 should date the pipe to 1927-31. So, presuming the date code wasn't polished off, there ought to be one.

Definitely in the realm of wild speculation, but perhaps if the shank splice was done by Dunhill, there's an explanation, even if we don't know exactly what it is.

 

[ashdigger]

Actually, looking at Loring (p59), he suggests that the combined patent number 119708/17.17116989/17 should date the pipe to 1927-31. So, presuming the date code wasn't polished off, there ought to be one.

Definitely in the realm of wild speculation, but perhaps if the shank splice was done by Dunhill, there's an explanation, even if we don't know exactly what it is.

I own several Dunhills with “shankectomies”. None have the date code.

My semi educated guess, since the date code is the warranty, is that after the repair no more warranty existed.

 

[Humblepipe]

I own several Dunhills with “shankectomies”. None have the date code.

My semi educated guess, since the date code is the warranty, is that after the repair no more warranty existed.

The repair itself is interesting. It does look like a whole new section was made with appropriate stamping added. Seems very likely it was a repair done at the Dunhill factory. I would love to see it up close and personal.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I’m curious to see if the date number, or remnants of it are after the patent

 

[Humblepipe]

I’m curious to see if the date number, or remnants of it are after the patent

Agreed! A little finessing and some magnification might just reveal more of the nomenclature.

 

[bullet08]

Unused Nimrod Sportsman from 50s. Not very unusual, but hey!

 

[Humblepipe]

Unused Nimrod Sportsman from 50s. Not very unusual, but hey!

Everything I am seeing says 1920s-30s.

 

[sablebrush52]

This nice little Motor Domed Barling went pretty fast to a "best offer" of $1057.68, which the seller wisely accepted.

An extremely rare Barling, wind capped silver banded, briar pipe dated 1912 | eBay

Both are also stamped with "E. B." over "W. B." and on the front of the lower cap there's "Patent" stamped as well. The bowl and primary shank are made from deep, dark, rich burl wood with "Barling's Make" embossed into it on one side.

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The pipe has several issues, like a number of dings in the dome as can be seen in image 5, and something less obvious. The stem has been reshaped at some point to provide a button out of what was once a longer stem. You can see that in the first couple of images, how the angle of convergence of the sides takes a sudden increase about 3/16" of an inch ahead of the button, there's a small trench running around the button at the bite zone, and then there's the button itself, which isn't correctly shaped for the period.

I doubt either the seller or the buyer was aware of this, but to me it's plain as day.

 

[sablebrush52]

This really extraordinary companion set sold for a good price. If it had a different name stamped onto it, it might have gotten twice the amount or more. But, this is a beautiful set of pipes, in unsmoked condition.

IMPERIAL TOBACCO Co. "SENATE" UNSMOKED 1922 CASED ESTATE PIPE COMPANION SET | eBay

The case is alligator leather bound with lovely gold trim adding a classy touch. Stem is original vulcanite with "eye" shaped bit typical of the era. The pipe on the bottom is a classic chubby Billiard with nice thick walls and also affords generous capacity for its size.

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[sablebrush52]

Last, but certainly not least is this exquisite Irish Free State cased Peterson:

PETERSON RARE 1922-1937 IRISH FREE STATE CASED STRAIGHT GRAIN "D" ESTATE PIPE | eBay

It is a magnificent pipe, ODA size and quite large at 6 5/8" long and 2 1/2" tall. Stem appears to be original vulcanite with a tapered bit and a chamfered tenon. Condition: Excellent. Chamber is mint!

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[ashdigger]

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Last, but certainly not least is this exquisite Irish Free State cased Peterson:

PETERSON RARE 1922-1937 IRISH FREE STATE CASED STRAIGHT GRAIN "D" ESTATE PIPE | eBay

It is a magnificent pipe, ODA size and quite large at 6 5/8" long and 2 1/2" tall. Stem appears to be original vulcanite with a tapered bit and a chamfered tenon. Condition: Excellent. Chamber is mint!

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That pipe didn’t look right. But whatever.

 

[georged]

That pipe didn’t look right. But whatever.

Other than it's been dipped in thirty or forty coats of clear boat epoxy that were then shined with NASA's top-secret Gloss Inducer (designed for Mars rover missions so dust won't stick to its tiny machine parts), and THAT result sprayed with liquid PermaGlass, what do you see that's off?

 

[OzPiper]

Last, but certainly not least is this exquisite Irish Free State cased Peterson:

PETERSON RARE 1922-1937 IRISH FREE STATE CASED STRAIGHT GRAIN "D" ESTATE PIPE | eBay

It is a magnificent pipe, ODA size and quite large at 6 5/8" long and 2 1/2" tall. Stem appears to be original vulcanite with a tapered bit and a chamfered tenon. Condition: Excellent. Chamber is mint!

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That is an exquisite Peterson indeed

 

[OzPiper]

This nice little Motor Domed Barling went pretty fast to a "best offer" of $1057.68, which the seller wisely accepted.

An extremely rare Barling, wind capped silver banded, briar pipe dated 1912 | eBay

Both are also stamped with "E. B." over "W. B." and on the front of the lower cap there's "Patent" stamped as well. The bowl and primary shank are made from deep, dark, rich burl wood with "Barling's Make" embossed into it on one side.

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The pipe has several issues, like a number of dings in the dome as can be seen in image 5, and something less obvious. The stem has been reshaped at some point to provide a button out of what was once a longer stem. You can see that in the first couple of images, how the angle of convergence of the sides takes a sudden increase about 3/16" of an inch ahead of the button, there's a small trench running around the button at the bite zone, and then there's the button itself, which isn't correctly shaped for the period.

I doubt either the seller or the buyer was aware of this, but to me it's plain as day.

I was offered this pre-listing, but I declined as I already have a couple of motor domes.

Some pretty strong prices recently.
Rather unfortunate as the Aussie$ has been sitting in the doldrums.
Probably more accurate to say it's at the bottom of the Mariana Trench

 

[OzPiper]

Other than it's been dipped in thirty or forty coats of clear boat epoxy that were then shined with NASA's top-secret Gloss Inducer (designed for Mars rover missions so dust won't stick to its tiny machine parts), and THAT result sprayed with liquid PermaGlass,

My exact thoughts

 

[ssjones]

There have been a number of unsmoked GBD's on auction in the past two weeks, this set did surprisingly well, given they were not a high grade or sought after shapes.

GBD UNSMOKED c.1940's NEW STANDARD CASED COMPANION ESTATE PIPE SET SHAPE 133/789 | eBay

Hard to date exactly but given the shapes, finish, and looks of the case I would guess 1940's maybe but could even be earlier as I believe the New Standard was introduced in the 1920's. However, GBD did make sets like this up through the 1970's but again the case looks very much like the...

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[HawkeyeLinus]

There have been a number of unsmoked GBD's on auction in the past two weeks, this set did surprisingly well, given they were not a high grade or sought after shapes.

GBD UNSMOKED c.1940's NEW STANDARD CASED COMPANION ESTATE PIPE SET SHAPE 133/789 | eBay

Hard to date exactly but given the shapes, finish, and looks of the case I would guess 1940's maybe but could even be earlier as I believe the New Standard was introduced in the 1920's. However, GBD did make sets like this up through the 1970's but again the case looks very much like the...

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The date estimating was a bit equivocal but they looked really nice.

 

[ssjones]

The date estimating was a bit equivocal but they looked really nice.

Agreed, the seller also had an unsmoked Unique, sold the well prior (to the same buyer, were both on the GBD Fan Facebook page), that was listed as Horry Jameson hand-carved. That a good probability, but not a definite.