Unusual/Weird "Upside Down Pipe"

[Humblepipe]

Stampings are; a faux hallmark over "EXTRA" on the band (brass?) and "PAT'D AUG.23D.1904" over "No. 768508" on the bottom of the aluminum (I think) insert (bottom of what is normally the bowl). A previous posting from 2016 on the forum about a similar pipe HERE, but I have additional info. I have attached the original patent. I found someone online who figured out how to smoke this crazy looking thing, "It is indeed a metal bowl insert to be filled with tobacco, press fit into the bottom of the briar, and lit through the hole in the bottom of the metal insert. Wild." I have not attempted yet, but will give it a shot this weekend.

 

[jaingorenard]

I remember reading somewhere they were for the navy - do you know if there's any truth in that?

 

[Humblepipe]

I remember reading somewhere they were for the navy - do you know if there's any truth in that?

As a Veteran (Army), I would relish that connection. I have read some postings about that theory, but it was not substantiated.

 

[PA Piper Mike]

How does that insert fit? Does it just push in there snug, or are there actual small threads I can't see from the pics?

 

[Humblepipe]

How does that insert fit? Does it just push in there snug, or are there actual small threads I can't see from the pics?

Good question... simply a snug fit. No threads. Incidentally, I did not mention that it has a P-lip stem.

 

[Chasing Embers]

A design that's been around for many years. Ser Jacopo's Insanus line features one.

 

[PA Piper Mike]

Good question... simply a snug fit. No threads. Incidentally, I did not mention that it has a P-lip stem.

Oh man, I just realized, do you need to pull that out every time you need to relight? I'm assuming that metal insert gets hot AF too!

 

[Humblepipe]

Probab

Oh man, I just realized, do you need to pull that out every time you need to relight? I'm assuming that metal insert gets hot AF too!

Hahaha. That is probably the reason we have not heard much about this old boy. If it was used by sailors early in the 20th century, they may have gladly put up with that nonsense so they could have a smoke on rough seas.

 

[Humblepipe]

A design that's been around for many years. Ser Jacopo's Insanus line features one.

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I think that's a better design. Mine is meant to smoked upright (although I did refer to it as an upside down pipe). Evidently, you light it at the bottom, through that small hole in the insert.

 

[brian64]

It's perfect for the upside down world we live in.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think that's a better design. Mine is meant to smoked upright (although I did refer to it as an upside down pipe). Evidently, you light it at the bottom, through that small hole in the insert.

I'd say it's more of a carver showing off their skill than anything. Very impressive.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I used to have a upside down pipe from WW1. It was a wyse I think. It’s on here somewhere, and now belongs to @augiebd

Edit: ok I’ll stop being lazy.
Post in thread 'PAD: The Empire Strikes Back'
PAD: The Empire Strikes Back :: British Pipes - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/pad-the-empire-strikes-back.77122/post-36131641

 

[Chasing Embers]

I used to have a upside down pipe from WW1. It was a wyse I think. It’s on here somewhere, and now belongs to @augiebd

Edit: ok I’ll stop being lazy.
Post in thread 'PAD: The Empire Strikes Back'
PAD: The Empire Strikes Back :: British Pipes - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/pad-the-empire-strikes-back.77122/post-36131641

 

[augiebd]

I used to have a upside down pipe from WW1. It was a wyse I think. It’s on here somewhere, and now belongs to @augiebd

Edit: ok I’ll stop being lazy.
Post in thread 'PAD: The Empire Strikes Back'
PAD: The Empire Strikes Back :: British Pipes - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/pad-the-empire-strikes-back.77122/post-36131641

I love the history of that pipe. It’s even part of the home decor now!

 

[Humblepipe]

I love the history of that pipe. It’s even part of the home decor now!View attachment 282869

That's super-cool!

 

[mingc]

Bizarre! Almost like trying to improve the wheel by making it square!