Pre Kaywoodie Work in Progress

[durham270]

Before going out and buying estate pipes I try to do some research and really enjoy reading the history about certain pipes and their makers. I have these 5 pipes which will be my latest restoring project. Two of them are KB&B Rocky Briars (bent and straight). It's my understanding these pipes were manufactured Pre-WWII by Kaufman Brothers & Bondy who opened in 1851 and operated a factory at 129 Grand Street, in New York City, New York and later produced the first Kaywoodies. Are these expensive high end pipes? No. Are they in demand, probably not so much. It's amazing to me seeing pipes that have survived for so long and can be restored for future generations to enjoy. The other pipes are National Pipe, Court Rey and the last one is unmarked. Maybe someone can tell me more about the others.
Some info on KB&B Pipes
http://pipephil.eu/logos/en/logo-kbb.html
The KB&B Rocky Briars are the 2nd and 3rd pipes from the left. I'll post more images once completed if anyone is interested.

 

[captainsousie]

Nice group of pipes. I'd love to see the finished product on the Rocky Briars. I did one of those a while ago and it looked like this when finished.

 

[durham270]

Great score and those pipes look to be in pretty good shape. It'll be interesting to see how they clean up [

Thanks. They do seem to be in a fairly good shape. I'll post images later. That Rhodesian might be ending it's life due to the darkening on the bottom. Burnout maybe? Not sure yet.

Nice group of pipes. I'd love to see the finished product on the Rocky Briars. I did one of those a while ago and it looked like this when finished.

Nice restore on that pipe. I only hope these pipes turn out as nice as yours has. Good work and thanks for sharing your picture.

 

[gwtwdbss]

Those Rocky Briar's are nice. I can wait to see the restorations.

 

[jonesee75]

I find restoring pipes to be one of the most relaxing things. Love taking something old and making it new again. Can't wait to see the finished pipes.

 

[ssjones]

Very neat, good job on the research. What brand is the Author/Banker shape? (sort of looks Custombilt?)