Interesting Completed Ebay Auctions - British Pipes

[ssjones]

This GBD wasn't very pricey - but a combination that I've never seen before
- Prehistoric (normal sandblast)
- Cumberland stem (seemingly factory with the brass rodel
- 9456 shape seems very different, more chunky than other 9456's I've handled
I put in a $50 bid,but lost by a few bucks.

GBD Tobacco Smoking Pipe Prehistoric 9456 Virgin London, England Estate Find | eBay

GBD Tobacco Smoking Pipe Prehistoric 9456 Virgin London, England Estate Find. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.

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[craiginthecorn]

So, I wrote to the seller, who--to cut to the chase--reluctantly sent me a blurry photo of the rim (see below). And finally admitted (after not sending another picture) that the stem lacked a Dunhill spot of any kind.

I was the winning bidder for this pipe. I am told by a knowledgeable friend that Dunhill amber stems sometimes had the white spot on the tenon. This is plausible given that it was initially a way to inform owners how to orient their mouthpiece. Given the fragility of amber, I felt it would be unwise to request that the seller remove it.

The seller has an excellent record and the price was low enough that it was worth the gamble. The Ventage case is in stellar condition and leads me to expect the pipe might also be in excellent shape. We'll see!

Here is a cased set that sold for $3575. No white spot on the pipe where it would be visible.

 

[guylesss]

Please do report back when it arrives, and even better when you've returned it to its former glory (Dunhills with deluxe stems are particularly appealing).

I've already got one particularly challenging '20s Dunhill restoration project looming on my current dance card--And that's all the excitement of this kind I can handle right now. I have to say I thought your auction's hammer would be much higher. You did well. Congratulations!

 

[guylesss]

Just in case you don't--or anyone else who's interested doesn't--have a copy of the Christmas 1923 edition of "About Smoke," this small illustration on page 19 looks spot on (if you'll forgive the pun)--

 

[craiginthecorn]

Just in case you don't--or anyone else who's interested doesn't--have a copy of the Christmas 1923 edition of "About Smoke," this small illustration on page 19 looks spot on (if you'll forgive the pun)--

Cool! Thanks for sharing that.

One thing that does make me wonder about the potential that the stem is a replacement is the lighter patch of finish near the end of the shank. It could be a telltale sign of replacement since it's common to sand a stem while mounted to the pipe in order to achieve a perfect mating. Of course, that would require restaining at least that section of briar.

 

[ssjones]

Wow,I wish that set could talk!

Cool! Thanks for sharing that.

One thing that does make me wonder about the potential that the stem is a replacement is the lighter patch of finish near the end of the shank. It could be a telltale sign of replacement since it's common to sand a stem while mounted to the pipe in order to achieve a perfect mating. Of course, that would require restaining at least that section of briar.

 

[ssjones]

This one was listed oddly - but for an 8 Dot, 1920's era, with stinger and "Straight Grain" stamp (in very good condition) it went on the low side.

SASIENI PATENT "STRAIGHT GRAIN" PIPE FISH TALE LOGO 1920's | eBay

MARKED: SASIENI PATENT "STRAIGHT GRAIN". 1 PIPE OR ENTIRE COLLECTIONS. MAKE SURE TO SUPER SIZE THE PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW. LENGTH: 5 1/8". WEIGHT : 1.5oz.

www.ebay.com

 

[Ahi Ka]

Keeping a close eye on this down here in NZ:

Huge Tobacco Pipe Collection, Several with Silver Collars | Trade Me Marketplace

As shown. In need of restoration Huge Tobacco Pipe Collection. 17 pipes, several with Silver Collars Peterson Briar Pipes with Marked Collars Civic pipe...

www.trademe.co.nz

 

[ssjones]

Not sure I see $650 here.

Keeping a close eye on this down here in NZ:

Huge Tobacco Pipe Collection, Several with Silver Collars | Trade Me Marketplace

As shown. In need of restoration Huge Tobacco Pipe Collection. 17 pipes, several with Silver Collars Peterson Briar Pipes with Marked Collars Civic pipe...

www.trademe.co.nz

 

[ssjones]

This hallmarked 8 Dot Prince did well.

SASIENI EIGHT DOT SILVER MOUNTED JS (JOEL SASIENI) HALLMARK | eBay

MARKED: SASIENI JS. MAKE SURE TO SUPER SIZE THE PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW.

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[Papamique]

This hallmarked 8 Dot Prince did well.

SASIENI EIGHT DOT SILVER MOUNTED JS (JOEL SASIENI) HALLMARK | eBay

MARKED: SASIENI JS. MAKE SURE TO SUPER SIZE THE PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW.

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What a beautiful pipe, a nice prince shape, JS stamp, and hallmarked 1939. Whoever got it didn’t get it cheap but it is a beautiful piece.

 

[sablebrush52]

What a beautiful pipe, a nice prince shape, JS stamp, and hallmarked 1939. Whoever got it didn’t get it cheap but it is a beautiful piece.

The bidding is interesting. This one had a lot of attention. There were a number of snipers at the end who added an additional $225 to the price in the last 2 seconds. The winner has a fair number of bid retractions, so this pipe may show up again for sale.

 

[dmcmtk]

Maybe it's just me, but the Dots on the last two Eight Dots look awfully blue after ~ 80 years...

 

[jpmcwjr]

This one was listed oddly - but for an 8 Dot, 1920's era, with stinger and "Straight Grain" stamp (in very good condition) it went on the low side.

SASIENI PATENT "STRAIGHT GRAIN" PIPE FISH TALE LOGO 1920's | eBay

MARKED: SASIENI PATENT "STRAIGHT GRAIN". 1 PIPE OR ENTIRE COLLECTIONS. MAKE SURE TO SUPER SIZE THE PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW. LENGTH: 5 1/8". WEIGHT : 1.5oz.

www.ebay.com

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In other photos, this pipe looks like the bowl is too short for the strength of the shank and stem. Here's another photo. Were all of that marque the same?

 

[dmcmtk]

I'd say both those pipes have been "worked", also to my eye the stems both look a little suspect...

 

[beefeater33]

I thought these old one dots were reasonable. I especially like the 112 shape.......... I've never seen one in the wild...........

Sasieni 1920’s Estate Pipe 112 Rustic London Made. Patent Era Early Collector | eBay

For your consideration is a scarce pre-war Sasieni “Rustic” 112 estate pipe. This is a single dot, patent era. Based on the signature, the patent number and the single dot this pipe is an early 1920’s made specifically for the US market.

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Sasieni 1920’s Estate Pipe 89 Rustic London Made Patent Era Early Collector | eBay

For your consideration is a scarce pre-war Sasieni “Rustic” 89 Billiard style estate pipe. This is a single BLUE dot, patent era. Based on the signature, the patent number and the single dot this pipe is an early 1920’s made specifically for the US market.

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[dmcmtk]

In other photos, this pipe looks like the bowl is too short for the strength of the shank and stem. Here's another photo. Were all of that marque the same?

Quite. Tell me, which catalog shape is it...?



Note the rim on the Prince,



Like I said, "worked".

 

[dmcmtk]

I thought these old one dots were reasonable. I especially like the 112 shape.......... I've never seen one in the wild...........

Sasieni 1920’s Estate Pipe 112 Rustic London Made. Patent Era Early Collector | eBay

For your consideration is a scarce pre-war Sasieni “Rustic” 112 estate pipe. This is a single dot, patent era. Based on the signature, the patent number and the single dot this pipe is an early 1920’s made specifically for the US market.

www.ebay.com

Sasieni 1920’s Estate Pipe 89 Rustic London Made Patent Era Early Collector | eBay

For your consideration is a scarce pre-war Sasieni “Rustic” 89 Billiard style estate pipe. This is a single BLUE dot, patent era. Based on the signature, the patent number and the single dot this pipe is an early 1920’s made specifically for the US market.

www.ebay.com

Neither have I. The 112 would later become the Oxford/Kendal shape; the 89 is I believe the Amesbury/Cheltenham.

 

[sablebrush52]

Here's another interesting auction:

BARLING'S MAKE S-M CASED SET PRE-TRANSITION PIPES | eBay

MARKED: BARLING'S YOW MAKE S-M. MAKE SURE TO SUPER SIZE THE PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW. LENGTH: 5".

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While the price is not extraordinary, the bidding is rather interesting. Early in the auction the winning bidder put in a bid and walked away. When looking at his bidding history he's issued 119 bid retractions in the last 6 months. You have to wonder why eBay hasn't shut him off. They make a big deal about bid retractions in their guidelines, but clearly couldn't possibly care less.

 

[dmcmtk]

While the price is not extraordinary, the bidding is rather interesting. Early in the auction the winning bidder put in a bid and walked away.

Do you mean sort of like a "Reserve"...?