That's not from tarnish. That's tobacco juice stain, and it's centered, on both pipes, where the end of the stem cap meets the stem.
I used t see those go for around $800 to $900 when they showed up. Prices have definitely dropped.Treasurepipes is having a big day. 804's don't come up that often. (but one went for half this last week, can't locate that auction)
COMOY'S EXTRAORDINAIRE 804 POCKET MAGNUM PIPE 1930's | eBay
MARKED: COMOY'S EXTRAORDINAIRE 804. 1 PIPE OR ENTIRE COLLECTIONS. LENGTH: 7 3/4". WEIGHT: 3.7oz. HEIGHT: 2 3/8".www.ebay.com
Found it, guess I should have put in a bid.
Rare 70s COMOY'S GUILDHALL BENT BRANDY SUPERB GRAIN ESTATE PIPE--COLWRIGHT | eBay
Rare 70s COMOY'S GUILDHALL BENT BRANDY SUPERB GRAIN ESTATE PIPE--COLWRIGHT. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.www.ebay.com
Are those three-piece spigots? (ie the barrel section separates from the shank/stem)
From the seller's description it is a never used patent configuration. It does seem like a 3 piece silver spigot system. Maybe that is why it never developed into production. I love this kind of stuff, if I was a wealthy man I would buy them.
Wow, yeah, pretty nice set. If I were a rich man............I thought this would go much higher than $1,200.00
Alfred Dunhill 7 Day Pipe Set | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfred-Dunhill-7-Day-Pipe-Set/202851440003
Had I seen it, it would have.....I thought this would go much higher than $1,200.00
Alfred Dunhill 7 Day Pipe Set | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfred-Dunhill-7-Day-Pipe-Set/202851440003
Here's a fun one. That oxidation isn't coming off without some removal of material, which diminishes the dimensions, I'd love to see the restoration (or tackle it myself!), but well past my cost interest.
ca.1920s Specially Selected SASIENI 17 LG London Made Pat. No 150221/20 ONE DOT | eBay
Ca.1920s Early Rare Specially Selected SASIENI. 17 LG London Made Pat. No 150221/20 ONE DOT Model English Estate Pipe. I try to describe any obvious faults as truthfully as I can. Good Used Original Condition.www.ebay.com
And a puzzler. GBD prices are low, but this 9438 brought top dollar. It has significant rim darkening and is certainly not an "older production". In fact, it could even be Cadogan era, by Mike Hagely's assessment (on those full wide stem models). I never quite believed that , but now I'm starting to see the it could be a possibility.
Wow! That Sasieni really went high! While I have stopped buying for two months now, I keep an eye out. I looked at it, and realized that oxidation removal is much beyond my league.
English Estates: GBD New Era Smooth Rhodesian (9438) (Older Production) Pipe | eBay
GBD (in oval). Shape: Rhodesian. Material: Briar. This pipe has been smoked. Not being a pipe person, the following info is to the best of my present ability (copied from a popular online pipe site).www.ebay.com
Honestly, that’s an okay price considering the size, shape, and date, in my opinion. Well, I say “okay,” but that’s a relative term.What a beauty! But my oh my, it comes at a price... $770.00
DUNHILL 1924 BRUYERE SWAN NECK 120 INNERTUBE PATENT No.158709/14 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNHILL-1924-BRUYERE-SWAN-NECK-120-INNERTUBE-PATENT-No-158709-14/202853728144
