Who made this pipe?

[WVOldFart]

I have been trying to get some info on this pipe for some time. I bought it on EBay several years ago for next to nothing, cleaned it up and it has become one of my favorite pipes. The only markings on it is on the silver. Nothing is stamped on the pipe. Any info you can give is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[JimInks]

That is a metal mark by the band maker, and not a pipe maker's stamp. I have a pipe with the same metal mark. The only thing I can tell you is that the pipe wasn't made in America.

 

[WVOldFart]

That is a metal mark by the band maker, and not a pipe maker's stamp. I have a pipe with the same metal mark. The only thing I can tell you is that the pipe wasn't made in America.

I thought that too. I was fishing in the dark hoping someone in the forum might recognize the markings. It was not in the best of shape when I got it, but it sure is a good smoker now.

 

[Searock Fan]

Just keep enjoying it, I doubt you'll ever be able to find out who made it.

 

[OzPiper]

That is a metal mark by the band maker, and not a pipe maker's stamp. I have a pipe with the same metal mark. The only thing I can tell you is that the pipe wasn't made in America.

A very nice bent billiard with diamond shank. I'm very drawn to those
A nickel (EP) rather than sterling silver band.
With no other stamps, it's anyone's guess who the maker is.
Unfortunately

 

[PipeIT]

I’m no Pro here, but after a little digging around.

I found pipes banded SIV listed as a Hardcastle.

Vintage Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Baker Street Smoke Shopp Wood Tobacco Smoking Pipe

Vintage Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Baker Street Smoke Shopp Wood Tobacco Smoking PipeGood used condition. Small crack in the wood where the stamp is. As found. View photos.Length: Approx. 5 3/4"Weight: 47g

treasurevalleyantiques.com

Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Pipe London England Hardcastles Dunhill | #1818881843

Offering a nice Hardcastle or Hardcastles SIV pipe that is in excellent rarely used condition. The silver band is engraved with SIV which is likely the British silver-plate stamp. Hardcastles is own

www.worthpoint.com

Even this one listed on SPC shows the same hallmark stamp as a Hardcastle. It’s hard to see the stamp clearly, but you can see the same V style on it.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=287194

Hardcastle - Pipedia

pipedia.org

 

[WVOldFart]

I’m no Pro here, but after a little digging around.

I found pipes banded SIV listed as a Hardcastle.

Vintage Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Baker Street Smoke Shopp Wood Tobacco Smoking Pipe

Vintage Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Baker Street Smoke Shopp Wood Tobacco Smoking PipeGood used condition. Small crack in the wood where the stamp is. As found. View photos.Length: Approx. 5 3/4"Weight: 47g

treasurevalleyantiques.com

Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Pipe London England Hardcastles Dunhill | #1818881843

Offering a nice Hardcastle or Hardcastles SIV pipe that is in excellent rarely used condition. The silver band is engraved with SIV which is likely the British silver-plate stamp. Hardcastles is own

www.worthpoint.com

Even this one listed on SPC shows the same hallmark stamp as a Hardcastle. It’s hard to see the stamp clearly, but you can see the same V style on it.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=287194

Hardcastle - Pipedia

pipedia.org

The band makers mark looks the same. Thanks for digging around. It possibly could be a Hardcastle.

 

[snagstangl]

I think bands like that were made in the thousands. I have seen that mark on many, many different makes and models of pipes that have clear makers stamps. Mostly on pipes I have looked at on ebay. I think they were mass produced and distributed to many different pipe shops and repairmen. I have seen the same questioned asked a number of times on this forum.

 

[peteguy]

The Hardcastle means someone used a repair band on it made by this SJV company. Mass produced and I have seen them dozens of times.

 

[captainsousie]

+1 for it being a decorative or repair band, having nothing to do with the maker.

 

[sablebrush52]

I’m no Pro here, but after a little digging around.

I found pipes banded SIV listed as a Hardcastle.

Vintage Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Baker Street Smoke Shopp Wood Tobacco Smoking Pipe

Vintage Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Baker Street Smoke Shopp Wood Tobacco Smoking PipeGood used condition. Small crack in the wood where the stamp is. As found. View photos.Length: Approx. 5 3/4"Weight: 47g

treasurevalleyantiques.com

Hardcastle Hallmark SIV Pipe London England Hardcastles Dunhill | #1818881843

Offering a nice Hardcastle or Hardcastles SIV pipe that is in excellent rarely used condition. The silver band is engraved with SIV which is likely the British silver-plate stamp. Hardcastles is own

www.worthpoint.com

Even this one listed on SPC shows the same hallmark stamp as a Hardcastle. It’s hard to see the stamp clearly, but you can see the same V style on it.

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=287194

Hardcastle - Pipedia

pipedia.org

The band is a European aftermarket band, used for repairs or adding a bit of bling. Nothing specific to Hardcastle.

 

[PipeIT]

The band is a European aftermarket band, used for repairs or adding a bit of bling. Nothing specific to Hardcastle.

Hmm, ok I thought that is the Hardcastle band/hallmark...