Oldest pipe in the stable

Here's my oldest. My first decent pipe, a Jarl I bought in 1966

Some place around here I have 2 Meers that are late 19th early 20th century. Then I think my WDC Royal Demuth may be late 30s to late 40s.

My oldest isn't that old, but can be dated fairly accurately.  It is a Charatan Special medium Dublin shape 91.  It is a Reuben's era pipe, and dates from between 1955 and 1960.  Here's a pic:




And here is some evidence of its age:

I have bought a few 'estate' pipe on ebay. Haven't a clue how old they are. So apart from those all I've got is my legend which I bought 3 years ago. Hardly worth posting.

Actually, it's in my avatar.

I live outside of Tampa with loads of antique shops around. As well as go up to blue ridge Georgia every year. Always saw pipes but never paid any attention to them.

Since you live in Georgia, you'll probably find some Edward's pipes. Snatch up ANY in good shape as they are probably the BEST smokers you'll find ! There are lots of them on e-prey for decent prices ! My oldest pipe is a BY Dunhill Shell apple from 1946 but I cant post a pic of it. 

you were ripped off. 😂

That's a fantastic bargain.

    Banjo, that’s a real beauty 👍. I’ve purchased many pipes years ago from yard/garage sales. Less then two years ago I purchased a Charatan pipe with an 18kt gold band from a yard sale for $10.00👌👍

Here's an article that Steve Laug did of 3 pipes that I sent to him for work. They are my oldest (100+ years). Still have the 2 briars. One is still a virgin!

Steve Laug Blog

Really gorgeous looking pipes. 

My wife and I swore off facebook.  So that for me is a no-no.  Wish there was a no charge hosting site.

Post from Walt

More of a different pipe 

My Sasieni one-dot #89.  From my research, and I will differ to my more knowledgeable brothers, this pipe is a pre-1920 given that the pipe is on the stem.  I know I did some more research, when I bought the pipe, but I can no longer find it.

It was originally the pipe of a friend of my father who has since passed.  It was his father's pipe, but he gave it to me, when neither of his daughters wanted it. Those two anti-everything.  My dad mentioned to him that I started smoking pipes, and he gave the pipe to my dad to give to me.  When my dad gave it to me, I realized in an instant what it was, and I told my dad.  He said I should give him some money for it.  So, I offered a very reasonable price given what similar pipes were going for on eBay.  He refused (he was well off), and he said he wanted his dad's "special" pipe to go to someone who would enjoy it. He mentioned his dad called it his "special pipe," but he could recall the story.

I sent it off and had it professionally restored.  It still has the original stinger attachment, but it is very tight, and I hate removing it, as I am TERRIFIED of breaking it.  It is one of the oldest things I own.