Show Your Best Unknown Maker Pipes

[dottlejockey]

I have one pipe left that i have no clue who the maker is, but has survived all the cullings over the years. It's just a great VA smoker, especially for flakes, feels great in the hand and has beautifual straight grain. The stem markings might give it away to a trained eye, but i am at a loss. I'd like to think perhaps the stamp has just been worn off from refinishing at one point. Who knows. Great pipe tho!




And here is one i sold recently that was also a great pipe, marked "PLF," but in all my research could never figure out who made it either.

 

[dottlejockey]

Just found this one today in the bottom of a pipe bag and had forgotten all about it! Definitely goes here as there is no stamp. I do, however, remember that it was made of pear wood.

 

[SmokeyJock]

Recently acquired this pipe from an antiques shop, as you can see it has no markings but it's a lovely smoker and feels great to hold. I'm sure I remember seeing those marks on the rim associated with a particular pipemaker but I can't remember who or where I saw it. Anyone able to help?

 

[AreBee]

This was my first pipe and is still my favorite among my 19 pipes. A friend inherited this and nine other Meers from his Dad and I helped him restore them. When we were done he gave me the pick of the litter. I passed up pipes with basket weave patterns, a claw & egg pipe and several other more ornate pipes. This one just spoke to me.

 

[98now]

In the technical sense, this is not an unknown pipe maker, but I need help figuring out exactly what it is. This is an “Old England Virgin Briar” pipe I just finished restoring a week or two ago. I can’t tell if it’s a Sasieni second or some other brand. It has Made in France under the stem. Curious to know y’all’s thoughts.

 

[Benedict Munsinger]

Unmarked Greek Pipe (Possibly Amadeus – 9mm filter) Picked up this vintage briar pipe many years ago — likely of Greek origin, possibly made by Amadeus or another local producer from the late ’90s or early 2000s. The only stamping reads “Real Briar”, with a decorative symbol that resembles an “M”, though it’s probably just ornamental rather than a maker’s mark. Classic bent billiard shape. It’s lightweight, well-balanced in the hand, and fitted for a 9mm filter. The stem appears to be old vulcanite — no logo, but the draw is open and smooth. The briar seems to have undergone typical factory curing (possibly boiling), which was common for Greek pipes of that era. It smokes surprisingly well — cool and dry — and the wood feels stable even under heat. Nothing fancy here, but it has character. I enjoy using it for simpler Va-based blends. A humble workhorse with its own charm, and a welcome part of my rotation.