Unknown Pipes I Inherited

[SouthernScientist]

Hello all

I’m 100% new to pipes and looking to get started. I inherited these from my great grandfather. Any ideas about who the manufacturer may be?

The first is Willard and the second is a strait with “MTC” on the bowl shank and a few other characters on the band that are difficult to make out since it’s older.

Thanks!

 

[kcghost]

If you are wanting to finding info on the pipes you can try looking at pipedia.org and pipephil.eu. For the first one enter the url then when it comes select "Brands and Makers" in the left column. For the latter enter url and the screen comes up select "Logos and Markings".

 

[jaingorenard]

The sites @kcghost suggested will tell you more info on the brands.

The band on the lower pipe is a generic electro-plated band (hence 'EP'). They were often used as repair bands but I suspect your pipe was fitted with it originally, as it looks like the stamping on the stummel has also indented the band a bit.

 

[mikethompson]

Regardless of who made them and their monetary value, its very cool you have a relic of your great grandfather.

 

[SouthernScientist]

Regardless of who made them and their monetary value, its very cool you have a relic of your great grandfather.

Oh for sure. I’m not worried about their monetary value at all and was just curious. I’m excited to learn what I can about them.

 

[SouthernScientist]

The sites @kcghost suggested will tell you more info on the brands.

The band on the lower pipe is a generic electro-plated band (hence 'EP'). They were often used as repair bands but I suspect your pipe was fitted with it originally, as it looks like the stamping on the stummel has also indented the band a bit.

Thank you

 

[xrundog]

The sites @kcghost suggested will tell you more info on the brands.

The band on the lower pipe is a generic electro-plated band (hence 'EP'). They were often used as repair bands but I suspect your pipe was fitted with it originally, as it looks like the stamping on the stummel has also indented the band a bit.

Right. The bands marks are decorative. Willard is an American company that made pipes similar to Dr. Grabow. 40-50s maybe? Second pipe I don’t recognize. MIC or MTC? It looks older. Maybe quite a bit. Have to check my reference . Does the stem pull or screw out. Is the bit end slotted or round hole?

 

[SouthernScientist]

If you are wanting to finding info on the pipes you can try looking at pipedia.org and pipephil.eu. For the first one enter the url then when it comes select "Brands and Makers" in the left column. For the latter enter url and the screen comes up select "Logos and Markings".

Thank you.

Right. The bands marks are decorative. Willard is an American company that made pipes similar to Dr. Grabow. 40-50s maybe? Second pipe I don’t recognize. MIC or MTC? It looks older. Maybe quite a bit. Have to check my reference . Does the stem pull or screw out. Is the bit end slotted or round hole?

ive not risked and learned how to disassemble them just yet. But the end is definitely rounded. The willard is slotted.

 

[xrundog]

Thank you.

ive not risked and learned how to disassemble them just yet. But the end is definitely rounded. The willard is slotted.

That’s an important feature. I couldn’t find a reference to MIC or MTC, but the band is something I typically see on older pipes. Without seeing the pipe apart, the rubber stem and a round hole bit seem like 1920s to me. Probably a small company or shop stamped pipe. Is it marked French or Italian Briar?
It’s likely both stems will come off screwed counterclockwise.

 

[SouthernScientist]

That’s an important feature. I couldn’t find a reference to MIC or MTC, but the band is something I typically see on older pipes. Without seeing the pipe apart, the rubber stem and a round hole bit seem like 1920s to me. Probably a small company or shop stamped pipe. Is it marked French or Italian Briar?
It’s likely both stems will come off screwed counterclockwise.

Awesome. I’ll give it a look and let you know. Thank you for the information!

 

[AroEnglish]

I don't have any info but what a great heirloom.