Show Us Your Bewlay Pipes

[willweb]

At a recent auction, I picked up a nice set of 4 Bewlay Pipes. I learned much about the company's history by reading an old thread in the Forum from 2016. But since it was so old, almost all of the photographs were missing, so it is mostly just comments. I'm not great on older pipes and feel these might be antiques. All four contain sterling silver and have maker marks. Any information you can give would be much appreciated, Especially concerning the marks and when the pipes were made. Thanks for any help.

 

[ashdigger]

Gorgeous.

The Hallmark appears to be 1907

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

It’s an absolutely amazing set, they date to1907. The long stem is an albatross bone. Any Brit wood collector would be absolutely thrilled to have a set like that.

 

[willweb]

Gorgeous.

The Hallmark appears to be 1907

Gorgeous.

The Hallmark appears to be 1907

It’s an absolutely amazing set, they date to1907. The long stem is an albatross bone. Any Brit wood collector would be absolutely thrilled to have a set like that.

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[willweb]

Thanks, that's great news. They looked very special!

 

[willweb]

Gorgeous.

The Hallmark appears to be 1907

 

[willweb]

Thanks. How did you determine that year?

 

[ashdigger]

How to read UK sterling silver marks

The step by step guide to trace British sterling silver hallmarks. How to identify and read the marks on English sterling silver. Suggestions for deciphering the hallmarks in The What is? Silver Dictionary of www.silvercollection.it

www.silvercollection.it

Study the shapes. Here’s a hint. It’s London for the city.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Thanks. How did you determine that year?

The Rampant Lion and Lions head are the city marks for London, and M Is the date code. That font and style M are for the year 1907.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Wow. I’m envious. In the most kind way.

 

[willweb]

How to read UK sterling silver marks

The step by step guide to trace British sterling silver hallmarks. How to identify and read the marks on English sterling silver. Suggestions for deciphering the hallmarks in The What is? Silver Dictionary of www.silvercollection.it

www.silvercollection.it

Study the shapes. Here’s a hint. It’s London for the city.

 

[willweb]

Thanks, I'll use that in the future.

 

[OzPiper]

Very lovely set. Congrats
Most importantly there are no missing pieces and they seem to be in excellent condition
You will find more information on Bewlay in Pipedia (just Google Bewlay Pipedia)

 

[sablebrush52]

Quite a beautiful set!

The maker's mark, B&Co is Bewlay's makers mark.
The bowls look to me like French carved bowls that were likely finished and mounted by Bewlay, as was the common practice in this era.

 

[kcghost]

That is a gorgeous set of pipes!!

 

[greeneyes]

At a recent auction, I picked up a nice set of 4 Bewlay Pipes. I learned much about the company's history by reading an old thread in the Forum from 2016. But since it was so old, almost all of the photographs were missing, so it is mostly just comments. I'm not great on older pipes and feel these might be antiques. All four contain sterling silver and have maker marks. Any information you can give would be much appreciated, Especially concerning the marks and when the pipes were made. Thanks for any help. View attachment 273194View attachment 273198

What a beautiful set! Will you be reselling it on eBay?

 

[willweb]

I'm unsure what is allowed on this forum, but I am not a collector.

 

[greeneyes]

I'm unsure what is allowed on this forum, but I am not a collector.

I believe it's acceptable to post it for sale in the "For Sale" sub-forum right here if you like. You can also post it on eBay but I'd avoid a "Buy it Now" sale that might be either too high (and never sell) or too low (and lose you money).

 

[AroEnglish]

I'm unsure what is allowed on this forum, but I am not a collector.

Sell it to @greeneyes. He’ll take care of them and love them all the days of his life.

 

[willweb]

I believe it's acceptable to post it for sale in the "For Sale" sub-forum right here if you like. You can also post it on eBay but I'd avoid a "Buy it Now" sale that might be either too high (and never sell) or too low (and lose you money).