Anyone know production dates for BBB 2 Star pipes?

[ontariopiper]

I'm cleaning up a BBB 2 Star pipe I picked up at a local antique fair this past weekend, and I'm wondering if anyone knows, or can point me to a source for finding, the production dates? Just trying to get a ballpark age for this one.

It's stamped "BBB" in a diamond, under which are two stars (asterix). The other side of the shank is stamped London Made, and a shape number, 385.  The left side of the stem is also stamped with the BBB diamond logo.

Any help tracking this down is much appreciated.

 

[ftrplt]

I have two of'em, have no idea as to dates. Darn good pipes. I presumed the two stars indicated a "cut above" briar. :cheers: FTRPLT

 

[monbla256]

Here's the only thing I've ever found about dating BBB pipes but it dos'nt mention starred pipes. Maybe you can try contacting these folks about more info! :twisted:

http://pipechat.one/forum/index.php?topic=3835.0

 

[alsmith52]

here is some info from pipedia.org. It seems to indicate 2 stars were made at least in the 30s . Don't know how much longer they were made after that. Al

http://pipedia.org/wiki/BBB

 

[ftrplt]

Thanx for both articles. They both indicate that the 2* pipe was at the lower end of the line!! So much for my presumption!! They still smoke just fine :cheers: FTRPLT

 

[alsmith52]

Thanx for both articles. They both indicate that the 2* pipe was at the lower end of the line!!  So much for my presumption!! They still smoke just fine :cheers: FTRPLT

Some low end pipes smoke better than some high end brands. As long as it is a good smoker, who cares about grading?