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runscott

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The text from the listing, which I quoted above, suggests the seller intended it to be an auction listing.

I didn't contact the seller. I would have bought the lot at $50, but I wouldn't bid on it at auction.

Gotcha. The seller also has a big lot of watches for a $25 BIN and feedback of 8, so looks like they are just trying to move a lot of stuff fast.
 
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Anyone know more about this pipe?


Perhaps someone better versed in all things Comoy’s will chime in, but, I’ve read that the Royal grade emerged in the 1930s, but was superceded by the Blue Riband line; supposedly, it returned after WW II, and disappeared in the early 1980s. It seems to be a relatively high grade. Did you win it?
 
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runscott

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1930's Peterson 308 with silver ferrule, shank stamped '0' grade MII.

Petersons System 0! 308 Made in Ireland Estate Pipe K&P Tobacco Dublin | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/186445208648

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bayareabriar

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Perhaps someone better versed in all things Comoy’s will chime in, but, I’ve read that the Royal grade emerged in the 1930s, but was superceded by the Blue Riband line; supposedly, it returned after WW II, and disappeared in the early 1980s. It seems to be a relatively high grade. Did you win it?
I’ve had several of the 1920s-30s ones. They don’t have an apostrophe before the S in Comoy’s and they have a football shape logo. This one here is much later version.
 
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ssjones

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Perhaps someone better versed in all things Comoy’s will chime in, but, I’ve read that the Royal grade emerged in the 1930s, but was superceded by the Blue Riband line; supposedly, it returned after WW II, and disappeared in the early 1980s. It seems to be a relatively high grade. Did you win it?
Dr Bob sums it up nicely in this thread. The one in the current ebay ad, way over priced.

From a 1975 Comoy's catalog:

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runscott

Lifer
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I’ve had several of the 1920s-30s ones. They don’t have an apostrophe before the S in Comoy’s and they have a football shape logo. This one here is much later version.
Please show us photographs of one of the several 1920s-30s 'Royal' grade pipes you have owned, that shows 'COMOYS' without an apostrophe.
 

AroEnglish

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Perhaps someone better versed in all things Comoy’s will chime in, but, I’ve read that the Royal grade emerged in the 1930s, but was superceded by the Blue Riband line; supposedly, it returned after WW II, and disappeared in the early 1980s. It seems to be a relatively high grade. Did you win it?
I’ve had several of the 1920s-30s ones. They don’t have an apostrophe before the S in Comoy’s and they have a football shape logo. This one here is much later version.
Dr Bob sums it up nicely in this thread. The one in the current ebay ad, way over priced.

From a 1975 Comoy's catalog:

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Thanks for the info, guys!

@TheIronMonkey I did get it as I know the seller from outside of eBay. I probably overpaid not knowing what these things are worth but I’ve been wanting a 214 for a long time and this was a nice one and the first I’d seen 😅
 

bayareabriar

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Please show us photographs of one of the several 1920s-30s 'Royal' grade pipes you have owned, that shows 'COMOYS' without an apostrophe.
Here’s 2 from my collect I sold a few months back.

Forgot to mention, all of the ones I have had have reinforced tenons and mortices
 

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Puffaluffaguss

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I was surprised I won the pipe. My max was $320 which I was sure was gonna get out bid. But hey I'm not complaining. I loved my 1 and only Ashton but had to sell it. I've been wanting a Sovereign but I didn't think I'd be in the market for an SG 3 with 14k ring. The pics suck which is probably why it didn't get more attention. I kind of think he might of shilled me up to that price but at that price I think I did ok. What do you all think. And of course I'll have better picks when it arrives.
 

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Ahi Ka

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Sorry I tried to do a link but I don't trust everybody know my account and address info lol. I paid $305 but shipping and taxes took it to a little over $330
Here you go:

 
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