LHS estate purchase

[voorhees]

Just purchased this interesting pipe. Says its early 1900's. I wonder how they knew?
An interesting bit of history, and something of a forerunner to pipes like the Falcon, this pipe sports a detachable outer/upper bowl that sits over an aluminum base (the base actually makes up the bottom of the chamber), itself sitting on a Bakelite lower bowl and shank. It also sports a '12k gold filled' accent band.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Very cool! I like the looks of that better than the Falcons and other more modern switchable pipe bowls.

Congrats, and let us know how it smokes.

 

[dulgunz]

That is pretty cool! I wonder if you could get different bowls for it like the Falcons.

 

[newbroom]

No matter if you could buy factory replacement bowls, you can have them made or make them....that's one superb and extremely unique and desirable piece of equipment right there!

 

[xrundog]

Bakelite was invented in 1907. Seems like they were making pipe parts out of it shortly after that. The earliest Bakelite pipe ad I have a copy of dates to 1917. I am a collector of pipes with the cherry Bakelite stems. Judging from the brands and styles I have, cherry Bakelite was popular in the 19 teens and twenties.

Your very nice LHS is a pretty classic example of a Bakelite screw bowl pipe from that era. Earlier versions of similar types were made from wood, celluloid, rubber.
Here's a Manhattan from the same era:

 

[voorhees]

I love unique pipes, especially ones with age. I'll report more once it comes in.

 

[beefeater33]

I love unique pipes, especially ones with age

I'm with you there! There's just something about those old pipes.......

And THAT one is a Keeper!! Nice score!

 

[jkrug]

That is a very nice looking pipe. It's quite modern looking for the time period. Enjoy. ::

 

[tuold]

What great find and what a very beautiful pipe! I just got another unsmoked LHS in from eBay today though it's much more recent and not as striking as yours. Congrats!

 

[danielplainview]

Nice score. Great looking pipe. I think LHS pipes are underrated. I have a few and they are good quality built pipes.

 

[brass]

It appears to anticipate art decco, with its embrace of modern technology and materials. Now that is what I call collectible. Unique and functional. I'm a wee bit envious. I love that piece. congratulations!

 

[newbroom]

Just did a head count on my LHS pipes. I've got 4, all from auctions. 2 are 'certified purex'...and two are superfine...a variety of shapes...from a lovat to an author with 5/16" rim...all have screw in tenons...all are very good smokers..

These were made in the US and have a history with the Military in WW11. Americana.

 

[Sjmiller CPG]

Bought this KB&B type this past Tuesday.

 

[voorhees]

That is a nice looking pipe sjmiller. More pics?

 

[tbradsim1]

Jason you got a Humdinger, love it, very unique.

 

[Sjmiller CPG]

More pics of the KB&B

 

[Sjmiller CPG]

Oops, forgot to include that the top of the band reads 12k Gold Plated.

 

[Sjmiller CPG]

It just occurred to me how much the Drew Estate pipes looks like voorhees'. Wonder if they looked at something similar in the planning stages.

 

[ejames]

Those are cool ! Really like that LHS!

 

[bonanzaman]

I found these pipes when cleaning out my late fathers stuff.

Can you guys give me information on them?

They appear to be unsmoked in their original box.

Thanks
Dave