Pipe Restoration Series #3: Wally Frank.LTD. Imported Briar Straight Grain Second, Medico Imported Briar F Stamped Stem.

[JPremo]

So I have a few more pipes to add to my ever growing collection, I have minimal information on them, which I've included below, but if anyone has anything to add I'm always happy to learn more!

According to the stamping I've bought a Wally Frank.LTD. Imported Briar Straight Grain Second along with a Medico Imported Briar F Stamped Stem. From a bit of info I read on RebornPipes according to the book "Old Briar" the Medico brand did away with the F stamp after 1955 so at least I know it's older than that. The Wally Frank second is a bit more of a mystery but a fine pipe nevertheless.

Here's the before

And after a healthy dose of TLC, I seem to be having a slight gapping issue with the stem on the wally frank, I mighhht shave it down to match the shank but for now I'm alright with it.

A full album for your enjoyment complete with sunlight shots.

 

[mikethompson]

Very nice work! That Dublin is especially nice.

 

[BROBS]

great job cleaning those up!
for the stem fitment you can try sanding a bit on the inside face of the mortise edge to chamfer it a bit more. Sometimes that fixes it... and if you are careful it certainly won't hurt it.

 

[dmcmtk]

Nice color/finish on the Medico.