Need Advice for a Comoy

[keysersoze]

I have a friend who wants to get me a pipe. I saw this vintage Comoy rustic billiard last night. I'm going to say that it's between 1938-mid forties based on this article: http://www.glpease.com/Pipes/Comoy.html (9th paragraph down)

My other option is a Stanwell Golden Danish. I am heavily leaning towards the Comoy because I feel like it has more value based on its creation period and the fact that I could say I have a third period Comoy in my collection. Any advice?

 

[cigrmaster]

Kerry, is that you? I don't have anything to add about Comoy's except that the Blue Ribands are the most collectible from what I have seen.

 

[keysersoze]

I'm sorry I think you have me mistaken for someone else.

 

[cigrmaster]

keyser, I had an old cigar buddy from NH who used to use that handle. Welcome to the site.

 

[keysersoze]

Thanks! Glad to be apart of the community

 

[slowwideturns]

I would definitely go with the comoy judging by the age like you said

 

[ssjones]

I love Comoys; but they can be tricky to date. The reissued older period stamping on the Cadogan era pipes. I just bought one on Ebay that I think has the three drilled C logo. If the pipe you are considering does have the three piece logo, you can be sure it will be a fine smoker. Definitely post some pix, I'm hoping it is a '38 era pipe, that would be a real find!

 

[keysersoze]

I am hesitant on posting pics because of fear that someone else will go after the pipe. But I can say this: it is almost certain that the pipe is between 1920-1945 (pre WW2).

 

[keysersoze]

Al, what is your email?

 

[lasttango]

lol... keysersoze glad you joined! now pick out a good pipe!

 

[ssjones]

PM sent.

 

[fnord]

Keyser:
I have several Comoys and several of their seconds - a Sunrise stack being the best burner by far - but I can't speak to the Stanwells.
However, I love the Danes. I love the killer, wild ass looking pipes they designed and inspired. I love the history and I love the culture. But there's no way a Golden Danish will ever compete in resale value with a high end Comoy.
Cigrmastr, Rothnh and Al walk in truth and light. They won't steer you wrong, friend.
Welcome to the forums.
Fnord

 

[john218]

Go with the Comoy. One from that era should have great briar and be a great smoker. I have two Comoy's from the mid 1960's and a Comoy second. They are great smoking pipes and Comoy pipes have some of the most beautifuly proportioned shapes. The Stanwell is still being made, so you can get one anytime. A Comoy from that era is a find.
Welcome to the forum. Post some pictures when you get the pipe.

 

[admin]

I vote for the Comoy too! I love Comoys.

 

[keysersoze]

Thanks to everyone for posting. I did win the Comoy. Here it is...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-COMOYs-Sandblast-VINTAGE-STAMP-Estate-Pipe-w61-/261105817161?item=261105817161&ViewItem=&nma=true&si=Iboxn5rK3%2FIhFtjPjvQ0ztbXrL8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[ssjones]

I was rooting from the sidelines, congratulations.

 

[fnord]

Lovely pipe, John. You can't beat a classic billiard shape and I hope it'll be a swell smoker for you.