RRS Magnum Bent Mystery

[Humblepipe]

This pipe was gifted to me by @Ahi Ka. It is a keeper. Love this pipe! @RustiePyles CPG, Ahi Ka and I have been trying to decipher this pipes origins. What a mystery! The sterling band (Birmingham), dates to 1910. It is apparently a repair. LEFT side of the shank is stamped, "RRS". The RIGHT side of the shank (partially obscured by the sterling band) is stamped (best I can tell), _ _ _ NNER, over _ _ LEE STREET (_ _ symbolize characters I can't make out). When I first laid eyes on it, I thought Pete or BBB... but I do not know!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Magnum?

 

[Ahi Ka]

Magnum?

 

[Humblepipe]

Magnum?

Absolutely...

Dimensions
Overall Length: 6.75"
Bowl Height: 2.5"
Bowl Inner Diameter: .95"
Bowl Depth: 2"

 

[Chasing Embers]

Absolutely...

Dimensions
Overall Length: 6.75"
Bowl Height: 2.5"
Bowl Inner Diameter: .95"
Bowl Depth: 2"

That's around the size of a Peterson House pipe or a Dunhill group 6 like these with 1"×2" chambers, the average size of my smaller pipes.



Magnums are really big.

 

[Humblepipe]

That's around the size of a Peterson House pipe or a Dunhill group 6 like these with 1"×2" chambers, the average size of my smaller pipes.

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Magnums are really big.

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Reminds me of that old Crocodile Dundee movie line; "That's not a knife.... THIS is a knife" (or something to that affect)

 

[Humblepipe]

Just to add, we did find a possible candidate for "RRS" (left side if shank stamp) in the Tobacco Brands Library:



This vendor is from the appropriate era (1900-1910). However, the "LEE STREET" stamp on the right side of the shank does not corroborate. Also, the stamp for the above tobacconist would likely by RR&S?

 

[bayareabriar]

She’s a beaut. Agree with the age and COM. What are you using as a tray holding all those nice lighters and gadgets?

 

[Humblepipe]

 

[kcghost]

I have to tell you if @RustiePyles CPG didn't know what it is, I'll have no idea.

 

[Humblepipe]

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I have to tell you if @RustiePyles CPG didn't know what it is, I'll have no idea.

Good point. Maybe @jguss ???

 

[jaingorenard]

Just to add, we did find a possible candidate for "RRS" (left side if shank stamp) in the Tobacco Brands Library:

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This vendor is from the appropriate era (1900-1910). However, the "LEE STREET" stamp on the right side of the shank does not corroborate. Also, the stamp for the above tobacconist would likely by RR&S?

They definitely had multiple shops - I'll see if I can find a likely address.

 

[Humblepipe]

They definitely had multiple shops - I'll see if I can find a likely address.

Thank you, sir!

 

[bayareabriar]

Reminds me of that old Crocodile Dundee movie line; "That's not a knife.... THIS is a knife" (or something to that affect)

I see you’ve played knifey spoon before (said in an Australian accent).

 

[jaingorenard]

Thank you, sir!

Can't find a relevant address. What date is the hallmark (noting that it's a repair)?

 

[Humblepipe]

Birmingham hallmark... 1910

 

[jaingorenard]

Can't find a relevant address. What date is the hallmark (noting that it's a repair)?

Oh sorry; saw it's 1910. I was looking in the 1910 tobacconist directory (UK) and didn't find anything obvious.

 

[Humblepipe]

Many of the listings are from the 1800s... Tobacco Brands Library

 

[anotherbob]

That's around the size of a Peterson House pipe or a Dunhill group 6 like these with 1"×2" chambers, the average size of my smaller pipes.

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Magnums are really big.

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Yeah magnums almost look comical. Almost. Like something made for a movie or something. Still really want one specifically for outdoors activities like camping or hiking.