SM Frank or Wally Frank - Any Info / Help?

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peteguy

Lifer
Jan 19, 2012
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I have a pipe that is stamped Frank Italian Briar on one side and Champion on the other. In reading about SM Frank on pipedia I see a quick mention about Frank in the same line as Kaywoodie, Yello Bole, Medico etc. On the pipe logo site it has a Frank listing with the same script stamp and it has Wally Frank next to it.

Does anyone have any idea on who the maker really is and what years they were made? Thank you.
 

peteguy

Lifer
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mso489

Lifer
Feb 21, 2013
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I think SM Frank used to be a major pipe maker of several brands, but I don't have the history. U.S. factory pipes have all but disappeared. Kaywoodie does some, and Dr. Grabow may be the biggest, but it is a fading breed.
 

peteguy

Lifer
Jan 19, 2012
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Thanks mso. Due to the lack of response I am getting the feeling it isn't worth much. Off to auction it goes.
 
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