Mystery Pipe (Morgan and Co.) ID help

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alaskanpiper

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May 23, 2019
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Bought this on ebay because I love the shape and the grain looked nice. Trying to find out who may have made this pipe. Only Markings are “Morgan and Co. / 1. New Bond St.”

It has a unique slot that I’m hoping may help. There is a possible initial before “Morgan” as well. Any help is much appreciated if anyone recognizes the shape and/or slot. Thanks!

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sablebrush52

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Whoever made this pipe, it wasn't Morgan & Co as the address listed is in a high end luxury shopping district and this address is currently the Flagship for Ralph Lauren. There was a Morgan & Co located at 10 Old Bond Street, which isn't far away, who were a supplier of carriages and later very snazzy automobiles. If there is an initial or two ahead of the Morgan & Co, there's JS Morgan and Co, which was a bank and the progenitor of JP Morgan.

The pipe started out as an orific bit, which was later converted to a slot, and the button reshaped. I've seen a few like this.
So not a maker, but likely a supplier of gentlemen's requisites much like Astley's
 
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Abdullah Pipes were located in New Bond Street, but the available shots don't match.
 

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Orlik also appear to have had a showroom in Old (again) Bond Street.
 

alaskanpiper

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One last bump in hopes that someone recognizes the shape or button design. To me the lines and proportions really seem like an Upshall pipe but I can’t find any similar shape in any english brand so far.