Some old friends

[DrT999]

While back in New Orleans for Christmas, I managed to find about 1/2 my old pipes. Spent some time cleaning them as best I could! Feel free to correct model usage, make maker's suggestions, etc!
Set 1
Straight bulldog. One of my father's pipes, from the brief period in the early 70s when he was giving up cigarettes and before he switiched totally to cigars. Ranger 200 on shank, yellow dot on stem;

Decorated rustic bent; given to me Christmas 1976, marked B.B. over K. in a circle on the shank

Purchased Harrogate England, 1978, marked WELLPIPE Italy on shank

As always, I apologise for the poor quality -- if I'm going to keep posting images, I'll have to get a real camera instead of relying on the cell phone!

 

[DrT999]

Set 2 Calabash, bought c. 1983. Anyone know how to get the insert out without damaging it? It's been a long time! (I have cleaned the pipes, but didn't want to risk this, as it seems pretty stuck)

Bought in Charleston, Sc, 1987-1988, the stem screws in and is simply marked 'Old Ivory' on the shank, while the stem has a small golden oval inlay marked 'JOBEY'

Duke, Dr Grabow; not sure when I got this one, probably early '80s

 

[user 2031]

I would think putting it in the freezer for about ten minutes would work... you might want to wait and see what the experts suggestions are first though.

 

[DrT999]

Set 3
Shank marked 'Jobey Cartidge Filter' with the golden insert on the stem

Volcano, bottom of shank marked 6 Sasieni 4 Dot ruff root dark made in London England; most likely bought in Charleston 1987-1989

And last but not least, a 'genuine Dr Grabow corn cob pipe'

Hopefully I will run into the other 1/2 of the collection at some point, especially since my 3 favorites weren't in this group!

 

[plumbernater]

I bet you were grinning like a cat in a bird house when you found them.

 

[DrT999]

I bet you were grinning like a cat in a bird house when you found them.

Too true, mixed with puzzlement as to the location of the others :shock: None of them are 'great' pipes, but they are old friends indeed!

 

[Harlock999]

As always, I apologise for the poor quality -- if I'm going to keep posting images, I'll have to get a real camera instead of relying on the cell phone!

Cell phone?
I thought it was an "artist's rendition" in water color!
Just kidding! I love finding "new" old stuff, even if it's a fiver found in a jacket pocket.

 

[Dutch]

That's a really nice collection and a sweet find! 8)

I would think putting it in the freezer for about ten minutes would work... you might want to wait and see what the experts suggestions are first though.

:cheers: :cheers: :lol!:

 

[DrT999]

As always, I apologise for the poor quality -- if I'm going to keep posting images, I'll have to get a real camera instead of relying on the cell phone!

Cell phone?
I thought it was an "artist's rendition" in water color!

Trust me, if you ever saw my paintings you'd prefer my hazy photos! :face:

 

[DrT999]

Straight bulldog. One of my father's pipes, from the brief period in the early 70s when he was giving up cigarettes and before he switiched totally to cigars. Ranger 200 on shank, yellow dot on stem

Addition:
Spent so much time looking at these that I forgot to mention the Hallmark: WDC (William Demouth Company) :joker:

 

[kingcobradude]

after reading a couple of your posts im guessing you are a college proffessor. if that is true, my suggestion is write down the info on the pipes and assign your students a research poject on the manufacturers