Kaywoodie Meerschaum Lined

[Scarlet claw]

Just got this Kaywoodie. I'm sure it says 73 A on the bottom,Late 30's?.
Been looking for one for a while just liked the shape. looking forward to cleaning this up.

 

[mso489]

That's a stealth Meerschaum. I would have to look closely to know it had a Meer lining. Those were huge during the late 1950's on the commuter train platforms with the gents waiting for the 7:55 planning to board the smoking car. If you can imagine that.

 

[mikethompson]

I can't tell there is a Meer lining. How do you go about cleaning that up?

 

[Scarlet claw]

I can't tell there is a Meer lining. How do you go about cleaning that up?

Carefully

 

[crashthegrey]

You can distinctly see the line of the meer insert. That will take some heavy cleaning. The two digit number system is later, and that series of pipes was made from 1958 to 1968, but the number is undocumented as a shape thus far. What does it say under the shape number?

 

[Scarlet claw]

You can distinctly see the line of the meer insert. That will take some heavy cleaning. The two digit number system is later, and that series of pipes was made from 1958 to 1968, but the number is undocumented as a shape thus far. What does it say under the shape number?

Can't make it out, i haven't recived it yet. But will update when i get it. thanks for the info.

 

[crashthegrey]

Definitely look forward to what you find there. You have a definite oddity. The placement of the stem logo puts it before 1950, and the 2 digit system after the late thirties. I conferred with Bill, and he is missing the catalogs from 1941 to 1946 and likely comes from that era.

 

[Scarlet claw]

Definitely look forward to what you find there. You have a definite oddity. The placement of the stem logo puts it before 1950, and the 2 digit system after the late thirties. I conferred with Bill, and he is missing the catalogs from 1941 to 1946 and likely comes from that era.

Thank you for that info. Great stuff for the time & effort. ?

 

[Scarlet claw]

Definitely look forward to what you find there. You have a definite oddity. The placement of the stem logo puts it before 1950, and the 2 digit system after the late thirties. I conferred with Bill, and he is missing the catalogs from 1941 to 1946 and likely comes from that era.

Just recived the pipe in the post. under the 73 A it says, Made In France.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Just recived the pipe in the post. under the 73 A it says, Made In France.

Would love to see some more pictures of the pipe.

What's the condition of the meerschaum insert like? Looks beautiful!

 

[Scarlet claw]

Here it is after a good old scrub.

 

[Scarlet claw]

The insert is in great condition no bits missing no cracks.

 

[augiebd]

Beautiful pipe, congratulations on the find and nice job on the clean-up.

 

[Scarlet claw]

Beautiful pipe, congratulations on the find and nice job on the clean-up.

Thank you. Not a full resto by any means but good enough for me to get a fresh clean smoke. ?
Plus a pipe brought back to life fit fo purpose.

 

[crashthegrey]

Made in France. Interesting. I'll confer and see if that helps date it some.

 

[Brew&Briar]

Well ill be darned, there was some meerschaum under all that cake. What did you do to clean the meerschaum bowl? I have heard alcohol is taboo in a meerschaum.

 

[Scarlet claw]

Just used knife & sandpaper.

 

[Brew&Briar]

Oh yeah, that actually makes sense. Cheers

 

[mso489]

I always like to recall that into the 1950's Kaywoodie was a premier pipe, that cost more than the Dunhill line, and it is worth noting that Kaywoodie still makes a highly smokeable pipe well above its price point in quality. I'm glad to see this grand old example of a Kaywoodie given a second life.