Collector s Guide to Kaywoodie Pipes

Collector's Guide to Kaywoodie Pipes: A Partial Chronology of Kaywoodie Grades, Shapes and Prices (1936 - 1969) By Robert W.Stokes PhD. Acknowledgements Much of the inspiration for this undertaking came from William R. "Bill" Lowndes. The credit for the majority of the information used in compiling this guide certainly belongs to Mr. Lowndes. This work would not have been possible without his contributions and encouragement. The contributions of Brenda Manak in processing the manuscript are gratefully acknowledged. Her patience in making the many revisions that were needed as this monograph evolved is greatly appreciated. The author gratefully acknowledges the S.M. Frank Co. for their kind permission to reproduce portions of the Kaywoodie Catalogs used in compiling this Guide. The assistance of Mr. Andrew Trivento is especially appreciated. The author, of course, remains responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the information presented in this monograph. To Pam, Genna, Addie and Sarah, for tolerating my fascination with pipes, old books, flea markets and fractal geometry. A note regarding the online version The Collector's Guide to Kaywoodie Pipes is available on www.Pipepages.com with the kind permission of the author, Dr. Robert Stokes. Whenever possible, we have used scans of the original catalogs shown in the print edition. The text has been re-set, and the tabular data re-formatted. The sequence of The Guide remains essentially unchanged; however the original pagination has not been retained. Navigation, necessarily, is slightly different. Any links or references which are not a part of the print edition are noted through the use of "Pipepages red" borders or fonts. Robert W. Stokes is the author and copyright owner of the following sections. Any reproduction or distribution of this work should be with his permission. www.Pipepages.com would also like to thank Rob Alexander, for the loan of the text; the participants of the Gray Fox Online Forum, for thinking of the idea in the first place; and Bill Feuerbach, of SM Frank, for the loan of several catalogs used for illustrations to replace the original photocopies, Please report transcription errors to [email protected]. Page 1 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com “…a man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber-room of his library, where he can get it if he needs it." - Sherlock Holmes Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction .........................................................................................................3 2. A BRIEF HISTORY OF KAYWOODIE PIPES .........................................................5 3. ANNOTATED CHRONOLOGY OF KAYWOODIE PIPES (1936-1969)....................8 3.1 THE 1936 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES .............................................................9 3.2 THE 1947 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES ...........................................................10 3.3 THE 1955 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES ...........................................................11 3.4 THE 1968-69 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES......................................................13 3.5 NOTES ON KAYWOODIES INTRODUCED BETWEEN 1955 AND 1968 ....15 3.6 NOTES ON "OTHER” KAYWOODIE PIPES ...................................................17 4. HINTS ON COLLECTING, DATING AND PRICING KAYWOODIES ....................19 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................22 KAYWOODIE SHAPE NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS.........................................22 TWIN-BOWL KAYWOODIE ......................................................................................22 1947 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions .............................................40 1955 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions .............................................55 1968-69 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions ........................................70 ENDNOTES ..............................................................................................................74 Table of Figures Table 1............................................................................................................................9 Table 2..........................................................................................................................11 Table 3..........................................................................................................................13 Table 4..........................................................................................................................15 Table 5..........................................................................................................................17 Page 2 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com 1.0 Introduction Pipesmokers who were born before 1950 have probably, at one time or another, smoked a Kaywoodie Pipe. As recently as the early 1970's, many local drugstores had extensive Kaywoodie Pipe displays. These later Kaywoodies, however, were generally lacquered "hand-burners" that probably did more to discourage pipesmoking than any recent antismoking campaigns. Unfortunately, it is this image of later Kaywoodies that is most prevalent with the majority of pipesmokers/collectors today. Contrary to this perception of all Kaywoodies as "drugstore pipes", many of the early Kaywoodie Pipes were quality briars that were available in an extensive range of shapes. In recent years, many collectors have "re-discovered" Kaywoodie Pipes. Ads for Kaywoodies, and/or requests for information concerning these pipes, have appeared in pipesmoking and related journals with increasing frequency in recent years. Readily available and reliable information on Kaywoodie Pipes, however, is virtually non-existent. It is unfortunate that with the increasing popularity of pipe collecting in this country, U.S. pipe smoking history has largely been ignored. In its heyday, Kaywoodie Pipes was the world's largest consumer of briar and, contrary to popular belief, produced some extremely high quality smoking pipes, many incorporating innovative design features. This monograph is an initial attempt at documenting the Kaywoodie story. This should be viewed as an "initial attempt" in that it is based on information extracted from only a few catalogs and correspondence with a limited number of Kaywoodie collectors. The catalogs reviewed in this research span the period from 1936 to 1969 in roughly ten-year increments. Because of the gaps in catalogs, it is highly likely that there are many "holes" in the information presented here. The information available on pre-1936 Kaywoodies, for example, is particularly vague and is largely speculative in nature. It is hoped that this initial attempt will provide a useful point of departure for future, more exhaustive research on this important, interesting, but neglected era in American pipesmoking history. Page 3 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com for leisure and pleasure. . on the campus . circa 1960). . more than ever. Page 4 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . the badge of the modern masculine male" (Kaywoodie ad. . . . smoking a Kaywoodie Pipe is."on the town . . A BRIEF HISTORY OF KAYWOODIE PIPES According to Hacker1. During the late 1920's and throughout the 30's the Kaywoodie became a highly respected pipe in spite of its filter system (which was popular among many smokers of the era) primarily due to the fine quality of the straight grain and the flame grain models.2. About 25 millions of these pipes have been sold"). this was not a consistent convention. Hacker notes that: "The company was originally started in 1851 in New York by two brothers named Kaufman[n]. Some early Kaywoodies had this same marking on the shank. but did not have the ampersand found on Kaywoodies.. the hardto-get-briar years of World War II marked the decline of the Kaywoodie Pipe." The "marketing umbrella" mentioned by Hacker included lower grade Kaywoodies that were later marketed under the "Yello-Bole" name. The three partners retired in 1898. Hacker concludes his history of Kaywoodie Pipes by noting that: "The KB&B briar pipe brand existed from 1900 until just after World War I (with some overlapping with the Kaywoodie from 1915 -. but lists two-digit shape numbers. but their relatives continued on with the firm. a plummet from which it has never recovered as far as collectors are concerned. Sometime between 1936 and 1947. Unfortunately. Page 5 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages." The pre-Kaywoodie KB&B pipes were marked on the shank with a cloverleaf around KB&B.M. as pipes of the same grade could have either type of leaf. which had begun to manufacture their own briar pipes under the KB&B trademark. Frank Co.. and collectors refer to the KB&B as a Kaywoodie transition pipe. "fuller" leaf.1917).. However. The 1936 catalog shows a larger. and four-digit shape numbers. Business thrived and in 1854 the Kaufman[n]s took in a partner named Bondy. However. Early (pre-1936) Kaywoodies had an "elongated" white cloverleaf on the bit. These Italian-made Kaywoodies have a "whiteoutline" cloverleaf logo.. a large fitment.. but the practice was dropped sometime prior to 1936. The S.com .. but no longer makes pipes. In 1915 the Kaywoodie brand was created as a marketing umbrella for a new briar pipe which the KB&B company introduced. Yello-Boles also had KBB in the leaf on the shanks. (According to a 1948 Yello-Bole catalog.. who sold meerschaums and clays that a third brother sent them from Vienna. the better pipes were marked on the bits with a black cloverleaf in a white circle. Italian made "drugstore" grade Kaywoodies are still being marketed in this country. The white cloverleaf continued on the lesser pipes.. . now owns the Kaywoodie name. the firm of Kaufmann Brothers and Bondy (KB&B) began producing the Kaywoodie2 Pipe in 1915. "Yello-Boles have been on the market since 1933. During the early years of the 20th century a number of filter systems were designed by the KB&B firm and incorporated into their Kaywoodie Pipes under the names of Synchro-Stem and Kaywoodie Drinkless3 filters. Kaywoodie Synchro-Stem and Drinkless Filter Page 6 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .Page 7 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. the Kaywoodie family of pipes consisted of 11 basic grades of briar pipes. Connoisseur 10. and 1968-69. Based on a comparison of prices in the 1955 and 1968-69 catalogs.com . These 11 basic grades of pipes. 50's and 60's. Super Grain 4. Ninety-fiver 11. were: 1. 1947. Meerschaum Inlaid Kaywoodies 9. Oversize Kaywoodies 8. though new grades were frequently added to the line and some older grades were discontinued or downgraded. listed in ascending order of quality. Relief Grain 5. Centennial This Chapter presents a description of the grades that appeared in the Kaywoodie line of pipes for the period from 1936 through 1969.3. these four undated catalogs appear to span the period from "after 1955" to "before 1968". ANNOTATED CHRONOLOGY OF KAYWOODIE PIPES (1936-1969) Throughout much of the 1940's. The Kaywoodie Family of Pipes Click Pictures for Larger Images Page 8 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. The information comes from Kaywoodie catalogs from 1936. Drinkless 2. Hand-made Super Grain 3. Four "undated" catalogs were also consulted as an aid in establishing the hierarchy of pipes in the frequently changing Kaywoodie line-up. 1955. Flame Grain 6. Silhouette 7. The carburetor device was basically a hole in the bottom of the bowl that was intended to control the mixture of smoke and air (drawn in through the bottom of the bowl). were available in 140 shapes (see Appendix). it is not known precisely when the practice of putting the cloverleaf in the shank of the Super Grains was discontinued (the 1947 catalog shows the cloverleaf on the bit). The Carburetor was available in smooth or relief (sandblast) finishes. These four grades. These 140 shapes included many that differed only in size (small. selling for $10. large).50 and came in the following four finishes: 1) Thorn (sandblast).00 Table 1 As shown in Table 1. The workingman's pipe in the 1936 catalog was the Drinkless Kaywoodie. The early (original) Super Grains are particularly interesting not only because they were high quality briars. warm brown that blends perfectly with brown suits. and the "E-Z-Set" shapes were "flat-bottom" versions of the standard shapes. Page 9 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 3) Suntan ("light summer-pipe color to go with light-color fabrics"). however.00 Carburetor 4.00 Super Grain 5.3. the Straight-Grain pipe was Kaywoodies' top-of-the-line. selling for $5. tweeds and brown hats"). Due to the gap in catalogs used in this research. the "InBetween".00 in 1936. virgin and miami (slightly darker than virgin). thereby affording a cooler smoke.00 Drinkless 4. The 1936 catalog "Introduces an entirely new principle in pipe-smoking. "Colt" and "Freshman" shapes listed in the Appendix were merely smaller versions of the standard shapes. medium. The Straight Grain pipe did not appear again in the catalogs reviewed in this research until 1968-69 (see Section 3.00 each. The banded Super Grain had the white Kaywoodie cloverleaf logo in the bit and a wide metal band. The 1936 catalog shows 3 Super Grain models. The Drinkless Kaywoodie sold for $3. The non-banded ("original") Super Grain had the white Kaywoodie cloverleaf logo in the shank of the pipe and was offered in two finishes. One model is introduced as the "New Banded" Super Grain. The Super Grain was later downgraded and many new grades appeared above it (see subsequent sections of this Chapter). For example. 1936 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices Grade Price (1936) Straight Grain $10. and 4) Dark ("rich cherry red"). the new Kaywoodie Carburetor".1 THE 1936 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES The 1936 Kaywoodie catalog lists only four grades of pipes (Table 1). but because they were the only Kaywoodies (in the author's knowledge) to have the logo inlaid in the shank of the pipe.com . Table 1. With the exception of the 1947 catalog.4). 2) Walnut ("rich. the Carburetor appears in all the catalogs reviewed in this research4. $35. banded "Hercules" ($20) Hand-carved "John Henry" ($10) Virgin finish. banded specimen grain "Goliath" ($25)Walnut finish "Atlas" ($20)Hand-carved.and seven-pipe matched grain sets5. Meerschaum-Inlaid "Samson" ($15) The Meerschaum-Inlaid (typically flame grain grade with Turkish meerschaum inlaid bowl). depending on size.00. Super Grain. $20. "Hand-Made". The Ninety-Fiver and Centennial pipes both had wide metal bands and came in cases lined with velvet and satin.00 20. the 1947 catalog shows two. $50 (According to size) 25. The Kaywoodie Block Meerschaums in the 1947 catalog were smooth pipes priced from $17. $25. as the name implies. Silhouette (black sandblast finish with wide band) and Flame Grain pipes were all comparable in quality. respectively6. The Relief Grain. Both are highly-prized by collectors.00 12. $30. Hand-Made Super Grain. specimen grain "Paul Bunyan" ($25)Virgin finish.00 10. Lowndes notes that these pipes were stamped simply.00.50 5. 1947 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices Price (1947) $17. The Oversize Kaywoodies were. 25 (According to style and finish) 15.50 to $50.50. "Giants".00 5.3. In addition to these individual pipes.50 10. The briar pipes were available in 69 shapes (See Appendix). Table 2. 20.com . and Drinkless pipes rounded-out the 1947 Kaywoodie line of pipes.00 Grade Block Meerschaum Centennial Ninety-fiver Oversize Connoisseur Meerschaum Inlaid Silhouette Flame Grain Relief Grain Handmade (carved) Super Grain Supergrain Page 10 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.2 THE 1947 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES The 1947 Kaywoodie catalog shows 12 grades of briar pipes and introduces the Kaywoodie Block Meerschaum (Table 2). 15.The Ninety-Fiver and Centennial pipes were apparently "anniversary pipes" offered to commemorate the firm's 95th and 100th anniversaries.00 7.00 10. The Block Meerschaums were available in straight or bent shapes and came in leathercovered cases. The pipes were all roughly "bulldogish" in appearance and were available in the following styles and grades7: • • • • • • • Hand-carved "Colossus" ($10) Walnut finish. Drinkless Pupa 3. 10 Table 2. as well as several pipes with "special features". The catalog presented an expanded line of meerschaum pipes and introduced a 4-pipe set of Matched Grain Pipes. . and Mephisto.50.50. Stonewall Jackson. Andrew Jackson.com . Other meerschaum pipes presented in the 1955 catalog included: the Gourd Calabash." The famous men honored on these pipes included: George Washington. Theodore Roosevelt. 1947 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices Grade Price (1947) b Two-Pipe Matched Grain Set 25.50 3. According to the catalog. . 1.00 See Table Notes 2 a.00 Seven-Pipe Matched Grain Setc 125. however.b Table 2 Oversize Kaywoodies Click Pictures for Larger Images 3. The "star" of the 1955 catalog was the Meerschaum Character Pipe. 5. Thomas Jefferson. The Twin-Bowl Kaywoodies were available in an all-meerschaum model (two removable inner bowls of meerschaum) and a meerschaum and Flame Grain model (outer bowl of flame grain briar and removable inner bowl of meerschaum).3 THE 1955 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES The line-up of pipes in the 1955 catalog (Table 3) was more extensive than in previous years. the Coral ("dimpled") Meerschaum. each a true-life reproduction of a famous man. Abraham Lincoln. Sir Walter Raleigh. the All Briar (briar bit) and Flame Grain pipes with inlaid meerschaum Page 11 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Daniel Boone. The number of shapes available (see Appendix). was not substantially different from the number offered in the 1947 catalog. "A very limited number of these [block] meerschaum character pipes are carved by Kaywoodie sculptors . 00-50 (According to size) Meerschaum Twin Bowl 35. Two basic models were available. Available in smooth or carved finishes (Also see Section 3.00 Oversize 10. Smaller versions of "popular shapes". Peterson style lip. The bowl on these pipes was held in place with a spring-loaded pin that could be released by pulling the bit. "Fit Rite" refers to the design of the bit ("absolutely flat on top and bottom from the tip right to the saddle")." The bit was "notched" in front of the lip of the bit to "conform to the shape of the teeth". Available in Super Grain. The "Doctor's" Pipe was fitted with a removable bowl of meerschaum that was designed to leave an air space between the inner (meerschaum) bowl and the outer (briar) bowl to circulate and cool the smoke Other interesting entries in the 1955 catalog included: • • • • • • • • Export Pipes. Chinrester. In the early to mid-1960's.50 Page 12 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.bowls." Filter-Plus. the Filter-Plus Deluxe pipe was introduced ("gold-like" finish on shank).00 Centenniala 25. Drinkless Tuckaway. "S-Shaped" bit. with hard white finish that keeps its lustre and sparkling whiteness. Fit Rite. The 1955 model featured six "screw-on" interchangeable bowls. Available in Super Grain to Connoisseur grade pipes. Interchangeable bowls in metal shanks. "For smokers with strong teeth who bite through their pipe bits. Identical to the Peterson System Pipe (reservoir in pipe shank to collect moisture.00 Meerschaum/Flame Grain Twin Bowl 25. the Filter Pipes featured a "strap-on" bowl with a threaded base for ceramic filters.50 Flame Grain (Meerschaum Inlaid)a 12.00-25 (According to size) Gourd Calabash 15. The bit incorporated a 3-way smoke passage with two of the passages terminating in the lip-end of the bit and the third in the notch on the top of the bit9. and Connoisseur grades." Stembiter. military mounting). In the late 1950's (after 1955) or early 60's. Relief Grain. (Also see "Durobit". "Bowls of prime imported briar.00 Coral Meerschaum 20. and the "Doctor's" pipe. Chesterfield8. White Briar.00 Sandblasted “Doctor’s” Pipe 25. Flame Grain.com . thereby easing the strain on smokers whose jaws tire quickly or whose teeth are weak.00-25 (According to size) Ninety-Fivera 20. "Chinrester pipes perform a special function by resting comfortably on the chin.00 All Briar w/Meerschaum Inlaid Bowl 12.00 Block 15. Section 3. 1955 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices Grade Price (1955) Meerschaum Character Pipes $100. Pipes without the Kaywoodie screw-in filter system.00-25(According to style and finish) Connoisseura 15.5) Table 3.4). The Collector's series was also available in six shapes (1C-6C) in a choice of smooth or sandblast finishes10. the Birdseye pipe is probably the rarest of the Kaywoodie Pipes and is highly sought after by collectors. according to the catalog.00 Flame Graina 10. The Birdseye and Straight Grain pipes were packaged in special hand-fitted leather cases. selling for $100 each.Table 3.00-15 (According to grade) Chinrester 5.50 Drinkless In-Between 3. The Originals.00 Silhouettea 10. 1955 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices (con’t) Grade Price (1955) Export Pipes 5.00 a Carburetor 7. one-of-a-kind pipes" that were available in six general shapes in a choice of smooth or "textured" finishes. Though both pipes are still highly regarded.00 Standard 4. The traditional pipes were available in over 50 shapes (see Appendix).00-15 (According to grade) All Briar (Briar Bit) 10. like the Birdseye and Straight Grain Pipes.00 White Briar 5. The Kaywoodie Originals were "hand-carved.com .b Table 3 3.50 Two-Pipe Companion Setsb 10.00 a Drinkless pup 3. The Birdseye and Straight Grain pipes were the top-of-the-line. were registered and would be serviced for life.00-10 (According to grade) Super Graina 5.00-10 (According to grade) Streamliner 4. An undated catalog (probably from the late 1950's or early 1960's) offered these Page 13 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.50 Relief Graina 7. Every Birdseye and Straight Grain pipe was registered and. would "be serviced for life".00 Matched Grain Set (7-Pipes) 125.00-10 (According to grade) Stembiter 5.00 Filter Plus 4.00 Fit Rite 10.50 Chesterfield 5. and Satan.00-25 (According to grade) Matched Grain Set (4-Pipes) 50.50 Drinkless Tuckaway 3.00 a Carved Super Grain 5. The Heirloom pipes were hand-carved briar heads of a Nobleman.00 See Table Notes 3 a. a Prophet.4 THE 1968-69 KAYWOODIE LINE OF PIPES The 1968-69 catalog offered an interesting assortment of traditional and free-hand styles (Table 4). 95 a Chinrester 10.00-50 (Priced according to size) Collectors 35.95 Regent 10. He lovingly sees this precious briar through each step.00 Signet 10.5 for description of other Kaywoodie Presentation Pipes). until it takes shape as one of the rarest pipes in the century.00 Chesterfield a 12.pipes as "carved heads" for $15.00 a Centennial 25.00 (100 for "selected grain") Gourd Calabash a 50. 1968-69 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices Grade Price (1968-69) Birdseye $100.00 a Connoisseur 20. velvet lined.e. Table 4. (See Section 3. The catalog states that in "Every 8 or 10 thousand briar blocks.00 Straight Grain 100.95 a Carburetor 10.. The Syncro-Lok bit.50 Relief Grain w/Meerschaum Inlaid Bowl 12.50 Custom Grain 12. the bit can become twisted to the right)11.50 a Relief Grain 8.50 a Flame Grain 15. leather case.3). Another undated catalog (probably from the mid-60's) offered the Heirloom pipes for $25 each.00 a Block Meerschaum ("Coral" or Smooth Finish) 40. the 1968-69 catalog introduced the Presentation Pipe. The Durobit pipe was a variation of the 1955 Stembiter.00 Originals 50." was apparently intended to eliminate this problem. and seven-pipe Matched Grain pipe sets listed in Table 4. as the threads wear. In addition to the two-. The Kaywoodie Regent featured an "India-Grain Rubber Bit" (simulated briar grain similar to the Dunhill Cumberland bit).00 a Flame Grain w/Meerschaum Inlaid Bowl 17.95 Page 14 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.00 (hand-etched) 75 (smooth) Heirlooms 50.50 a Silhouette 10." The Presentation Pipe was packaged in a walnut grain. This rare find is set aside and turned over to a master pipe craftsman. five-.00 a Filter Pipe 9.com . The Super Grain Syncro-Lok also featured a modified Kaywoodie bit design. A common problem with the Kaywoodie threaded bit is its tendency to "cant" to the right over time (i. we come across a single piece that is as near to perfection as briar can get. that "twists to any angle most comfortable to your individual bite.00 each.00 Durobit 10. The Durobit featured a "twin outlet" bit instead of the 3-way outlet used on the Stembiter bit (see Section 3.00 Prime Grain 10. but did not appear in either the 1955 or 1968-69 catalogs.00 See Table Notes 4a Table 4 3.00 5 Pipes 175.95 Presentation Pipe 50. .95 Campus 6.95 Super Grain/Signet 18. It presents a set of 28 Kaywoodie Matched Grain Pipes .95 Fine-Line 6. flawlessly. hence no more than 12 Page 15 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. pipes as perfectly.5 NOTES ON KAYWOODIES INTRODUCED BETWEEN 1955 AND 1968 The material presented in this monograph is extracted from 1936.00 Prime Grain/Relief Grain 18.00 a 7 Pipes 250.00 Flame Grain w/Meerschaum Insert 35.e.00 Custom Grain 25. magnificently matched as a string of rare Oriental pearls.95 a Drinkless 5.000 blocks of pristine briar must be sorted to find just one such matched collection. 1955. Based on a comparison of prices in the 1955 and 1968-69 catalogs.95 Campus White Briar 6.95 Standard 7. the four undated catalogs appear to span the period from the late 1950's to the late 1960's (i. Table 5 lists Kaywoodie shape numbers that were introduced between 1955 and 1968. and four undated Kaywoodie catalogs. .Table 4.95 Companion Sets (2-Pipes) Connoisseur 40. 1968-69.95 Standard/White Briar 16.00 Matched Grain Sets 2 Pipesa 75.the Kaywoodie Presentation Collection. "The most illustrious collection of pipes ever assembled .com . after 1955 but before 1968).95 Super Grain Syncro-Lok 8. 1968-69 Kaywoodie Pipe Grades and Prices (con’t) Grade Price (1968-69) a White Briar 8. • Presentation Collection. 1947..95 Super Grain 17. This section presents a brief summary of the Kaywoodie Pipes that appeared in these undated catalogs. Over 500.95 Standard 15.95 Colt 6.00 Flame Grain 30. The article. • Hi-Bowl. The Tuckaways of the 1955-1968 period had military mountings.4]. Miniatures. complete with the Drinkless fitment and Synchro Stem. filter-free see-thru bits. 1956 issue of Newsweek supports this contention. engraved with the recipient's name. Price: $5. Tall. filter-free. just a ridged hole for a slender. Mandarin. "Setter") panel." (Lowndes notes that a small (undated) WWII era catalog showed the Presentation Collection in a smaller cabinet with legs that sold for $1000. a Calabash and a Meerschaum complete this Collection of 31 pipes. Available in smooth or "rough" finish ($10). Available in "flat bottom" (hence. contains a photo of the Presentation Collection. the Coral White Briar. push-bit. Available in Standard.2) in hand-carved or smooth finishes ($5). which is described as the "costliest pipe set ever marketed in the U.com . entitled "Pipe Dream". Hand fashioned from tapered bit to burnished bowl. Miniatures. Setter.S. depending on grade). Smooth or textured finish ($10). It contains a tobacco humidor and a handy compartment for pipe smoking utensils. Natural Burl. Relief Grain. The Presentation Collection did not appear in the 1955 catalog. A brass plate. The 1955 catalog shows a Drinkless Tuckaway that was simply a smaller version of other Kaywoodie styles. Two-inch miniature replicas of "their big brother". Tuckaway. No shank. tapered bowl in six shapes (see Table 5). The catalogs show these as individuallycased pipes but multiple pipe sets were apparently available. and were packaged in a leatherette case. Other $5-Kaywoodies of this period included: the Litewate Super Grain (w/nylon comfort-bit). but was apparently introduced shortly thereafter. This precious ensemble is housed in a custom-designed walnut cabinet of distinguished elegance. every pipe in this Collection becomes a prized possession. The catalogs show these as individually-cased pipes but multiple pipe sets were apparently available. Colossal Super Grains. and poker shapes. Smooth or sculptured ("dimpled") finish with black or "Ambera" (simulated amber) bits ($35-$50. Available in three "oversize" shapes (see Section 3. A Carved Headbriar [see note concerning "carved heads" in the discussion of Heirloom pipes. Price: $5. billiard.sets can be produced in any one year.) Presentation Block Meerschaum. A "brief" article in the September 17. and the Syncro-Lok "500" and "600" pipes. Section 3. and Super Grain grades ($6-$8. Two-inch miniature replicas of "their big brother". complete with the Drinkless fitment and Synchro Stem. personalizes the presentation" (Price: $2500). Smooth or relief grain finish with burnished-bamboo shank ($10). • • • • • Page 16 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. depending on size). Quarter Bent 66b Streamliner Super Grain b 68 Small Apple. non-threaded fitment. Lowndes notes that one of the two in his collection has a KBB leaf on the shank.Table 5. Drinkless Shellcraft. Not marked "Kaywoodie". it is highly likely that many "holes" exist in the material presented in this monograph. No. This pipe had a large. Heritage. Gale. Lowndes notes that his Shellcraft does not have Kaywoodie shape numbers. Some had KBB leaf on the shank. and a metal rim on top with a sliding windscreen). 15 Small Squat Bulldog 20 Square Panel Billiard 21 Medium Billiard. Lowndes notes that he has two: No. This section presents a brief overview of some Kaywoodie Pipes that did not appear in any of the catalogs consulted in this research. • • • • Mission Briar. The information on these pipes was provided by W. WWII vintage Manzanita pipe. "Bill" Lowndes (a well-known Kaywoodie Collector from California). Because of the gaps in the catalogs.com .6 NOTES ON "OTHER” KAYWOODIE PIPES The previous sections of this Chapter summarize information taken from eight Kaywoodie Catalogs from the period 1936 to 1969. Half Bent 70B Belgian b 76 Streamliner Standard 86b Square Panel Billiard H3 High-Bowl H4 High-Bowl H6 High-Bowl H7 High-Bowl H8 High-Bowl H9 High-Bowl See Table Notes 5b Table 5 3. Saddle Bit 37C Colossal Super Grain 39C Colossal Super Grain 42C Colossal Super Grain b 58 Small Pot 61b Streamliner White Briar 65b Small Apple. Lowndes suggests that the Heritage pipes were introduced in the 1960's to compete with Dunhill. Kaywoodie Pipe Shapes Introduced Between 1955 and 1968a Shape Description No.R. extra large fitment. The white logo on the bit was shaped like the Kaywoodie fitment. 07 large billiard (with same large fitment as dublin. 17 dublin (Flame Grain with small white logo. No fitments. but no logo). Smooth finish called Page 17 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Kaufmann Bros. Standard. Lowndes has two: one from Zurich with a large white-outlined logo. and logo on bit is a double diamond. The traditional push-bit models come in Continental Plain and Relief. Page 18 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. New York and London. From the 1930's and 1940's. Inc.50 (pounds) to 26. however.. Lowndes notes that there was a carved Heritage similar to Barling Quaints. Lowndes notes that the Super Star was a special edition English Kaywoodie made of finest briar with a handmade silver band.. Custom Grain. and Bondy. Lowndes suggests there may have been a special Heritage catalog. Airway Polished No. A recent catalog shows the Super Star without a band and the ordinary small white logo.) Rock Ambera pipes had a black cloverleaf on the bits. English Kaywoodies are now made by Oppenheimer pipes.00 (pounds). Bakelite bits with appearance of amber. Lowndes notes that the Heritage pipes in his collection are small to medium-size pipes and have Kaywoodie shape numbers. Lowndes notes that he has several English Kaywoodies acquired in Vaduz and Zurich. and Lightweight grades. but no ampersand (like Yello Boles). A 1985 letter from Oppenheimer states that the black-inwhite logo has been discontinued and only the regular white logo is now used. Kaywoodie Pipe cases and smoker's accessories were also marked with "New York and London". Pipes were not marked "Kaywoodie". London Made.com .S. and Relief Grain grades. and has the black-in-white logo).• • "Heirloom". or how the English Kaywoodies might have differed from those manufactured and marketed in the U. according to Lowndes. and one in walnut finish with the black-in-white logo. All of the catalogs reviewed in this research contained the following copyright notification: Printed in U. (Other Kaywoodies with KBB stamping on shank also come with and without the ampersand. do not present any information concerning Kaywoodie's London operations. sandblast called "Antique". Prices in 1985 ranged from 9. Minaret. (Lowndes notes that he has a Flame Grain Rock Ambera which is not stamped "Rock Ambera". Some have shanks stamped with cloverleaf around KBB. 707. Most were marked "Rock Ambera". The catalogs.A. Rock Ambera.12 English Kaywoodies. Lowndes notes that English Kaywoodies with the "screw-in bit" come in Ruby Grain. and beautifully cased.S. and low-grade pipes are available in abundance at flea markets and estate sales. DATING AND PRICING KAYWOODIES It should be clear from the preceding chronology that the firm of KB&B probably produced hundreds of thousands of pipes in the years since 1915. and from numerous pipe traders/collectors. Connoisseurs. Flea markets are particularly fruitful hunting grounds for Kaywoodie Pipes. and 4-digit pre-fitment Kaywoodies at flea markets for less than $5 each. There is certainly no shortage of Kaywoodies today. The mid. Many gems have been discovered among the dusty.com .4. Another obvious source of Kaywoodies is other collectors. heavily oxidized pipes that have found their way to flea markets around the country. Flame Grains. high-grade Kaywoodies. A number of pipe collecting journals carry Page 19 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. HINTS ON COLLECTING. This source is particularly useful for the rarer. The author has found 4-digit Super Grains. especially if the pipe in question is of an unusual shape and/or grade. this information can be useful in establishing an approximate date. pipe shops that deal in estate (pre-smoked) pipes should not be overlooked as a possible source for Kaywoodie Pipes. there is a serious lack of guidelines for accurately dating and pricing Kaywoodie Pipes.ads from Kaywoodie collectors and can be a valuable source of general information concerning Kaywoodies.. also be useful in dating a pipe. which had no fitments). there does not appear to be a widely accepted pricing scale for Kaywoodie Pipes. Examine Logo. as well as in identifying other Kaywoodie collectors. Fortunately. along with the shape lists in the Appendix. As a final suggestion. With the exception of the early (pre-1936) pipes. because many of the pipes in the 1968-69 catalog still show this type of logo. it never hurts to ask the seller/owner about the history of the pipe (it may turnout that the owner of the pipe knows approximately when the pipe was purchased). These dealers frequently advertise in various pipe smoking journals and can be another potentially useful source for Kaywoodie Pipes.com . the older. the current dealer's price for Flame Grain grade Kaywoodies appears to be in the range of S25 to $35. Stampings and Fitment. more desirable Kaywoodies (i. there has been a recent proliferation of mail-order pipe dealers who occasionally offer Kaywoodie Pipes.e. In fact. the pipe is probably of "pre-1936" vintage. If the pipe has a 4-digit shape number. Current (Italian-made) Kaywoodies have the "white outline" logo. "600") at the same (or higher) prices than Flame and Matched Grain Kaywoodies. Because grades and shapes frequently changed. If the pipe has a 4-digit shape number and does not have the threaded fitment. can. those of pre-1936 vintage) can be identified by their 4-digit shape numbers. only the following. While there does not appear to be a shortage of Kaywoodie Pipes. easily identifiable system for dating their pipes. However. Because there are relatively few Kaywoodie collectors (the number appears to be growing. KB&B did not use any consistent. As an example. the better pipes were marked with a black cloverleaf inside a white dot. Some of the pre-1936 Kaywoodies were stamped (on the shank) with a cloverleaf around KBB. • • Check the Shape Numbers. it is very difficult to date Kaywoodies precisely. general guidelines for dating Kaywoodies can be suggested. Like most pipemakers. Typically. Page 20 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Readers who may not be familiar with these publications should consult their local tobacconist for details. Hence. The information in Chapter 3 on pipe grades. depending on condition. and because there is a general lack of knowledge concerning the basic hierarchy of Kaywoodie Pipes. one must rely upon "guestimates" based on a number of factors. Based on very limited information. the black-in-white logo merely indicates a "post 1936" vintage. it is probably from before 1925. a leading mail-order pipe company recently offered low-grade Kaywoodies (Signet. Additionally. The pre-WWII Kaywoodies had elongated white cloverleaf logos and large screw-in fitments (with the possible exception of the pre-1925 and "export" Kaywoodies. however). Sometime between 1936 and 1947. then. Kaywoodie prices may be substantially lower at flea markets and estate sales. is other (knowledgeable) Kaywoodie collectors. For the collector who is willing to shop-around. should not be taken as a hard-and-fast rule. This. Of course. age and 'rarity can significantly affect prices.com . the bottom line on the value of any collectible is what the collector is "willing to pay".The annual inflation rate in this country has averaged about 4% per year since 1950. Perhaps the best source of information on the current value of Kaywoodie Pipes. with the possible exception of the older. Kaywoodie Flame Grains sold for $15 in 1968-69). At this rate. higher grade pipes. the Kaywoodie collector should bear in mind that. as a number of other factors such as condition. Click Picture for Filter-Plus Image From the 1955 Catalog Page 21 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. one could simply double the 1968-69 prices given in Table 4 (see Section 3. As a final note. of course.4) to estimate "current prices" of Kaywoodie Pipes. it is still possible to develop an extensive collection of Kaywoodie Pipes without spending a great deal of money. 1988 consumer prices are about double the 1968 prices. (Prices can also be substantially higher if the seller believes that a pipe is "old" and/or "rare"). As noted earlier. as a rough ruleof-thumb. The dealer price of $25 to $35 for Flame Grain grade Kaywoodies. appears reasonable13 (as shown in Table 4. there is currently no shortage of Kaywoodies. The seller's knowledge (or lack of knowledge) also affects price. Therefore. The coolest pipe to smoke ever designed.com .APPENDIX KAYWOODIE SHAPE NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS TWIN-BOWL KAYWOODIE Removable inner bowl of purest meerschaum in an outer bowl of the rare old Flame Grain briar. Page 22 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. The All-Meerschaum Twin-Bowl is one of the handsomest and most distinctive pipes ever made. One of the two removable inner bowls “rests” while the other one “works.” Page 23 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com 1936 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions Shape No. 01 01B 02 02B 03 03B 04 04B 05 Description Yacht (oval stem) London Oval (very small) Poker Small London Oval Triangle Setter Apple Small London Oval Large Saddle Billiard Medium London Oval Medium Billiard Shape No. 39B 40 40B 41 41B 42 42B 42K 43 Description Dublin Freshman Medium Saddle Billiard Billiard Freshman Large Belgian Bulldog Freshman Medium Apple Yacht Freshman Medium Kohinoor Medium Dublin (Oval Shank) Page 24 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com Shape No. 05B 06 06B 07 07B 08 08B 09B 10 10B 11 11B 12B 13 13B 14 14B 16B 17 17B 18 18B 19B 20B 21B 22 22B 23B 24 24B Description London Oval (Long Stem) Slim Dublin Heavy London Oval Large Billiard Trumpet Medium Dublin Slim Pear Medium Pear Curved Medium Billiard Slim Paneled Pear Extra Large Billiard Medium Oom Paul Saddle Bulldog Large Dublin Author Curved Large Billiard Calabash E-Z Set Pear Long Dublin E-Z Set Dublin Curved Heavy Billiard E-Z Set Bent E-Z Set Billiard E-Z Set Apple E-Z Set Prince of Wales Medium Billiard Yacht "In-Between" Billiard "In-Between" Small Dublin Dublin "In-Between" Shape No. 44 44B 45 45B 46 46B 47 47B 48 48B 49 49B 50 50B 51 51B 52B 52L 53 54 55 57 58 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 Description Dublin "In-Between" Billiard Colt Octagon Square Setter 6-Panel Colt Rounded Square Belgian Colt Medium Apple Panel Dublin Colt Large Billiard Oom Paul "Paddy" Colt Large Unger Oom Paul "Mac" Colt Chub Apple Bulldog (Round Shank) Large Billiard Windshield Belgian Gravity "In-Between"(Long Bit) Bulldog Triangle Setter Dublin Curved Dad Billiard "In-Between" Small Breakfast Boswell E-Z Set Vest Pocket President Medium Billiard Oom Paul Medium Unger Oom Paul Vest Pocket "In-Between" Gravity E-Z Set Vest Pocket Page 25 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com 67 68 69 71 73 74 75 76 78 79 80 81" 81L 82 83 84 85 86 87 87L 89L 89S 90 91 92 93L 93S 95 96 98 Description English Billiard Squat Bulldog Pot Canadian (Oval Stem) Hexagon 6-Panel 6-Corner E-Z Set Vest Pocket Large Breakfast Large Saddle Canadian Slim Apple Hexagon "In-Between Hexagon "In-Between"(Long Bit) Bulldog Setter Slim Octagon Apple Chub Pear Chub Billiard Triangle Setter Hungarian 6-Corner "In-Between" 6-Corner "In-Between"(Long Bit) Long Mushroom Saddle Mushroom Canadian Canadian Colt Unger "In-Between" Large President Small President Churchwarden Prince of Wales Bulldog "In-Between" Page 26 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.Shape No. 24L 25B 26 26B 27 27B 28 28B 29 29B 30 30B 31 31B 32 32B 33 33B 33K 34 34B 35 35B 35L 36B 37 37B 37L 38 38B Description Small Dublin (Long Bit) Pear "In-Between" Triangle Setter Billiard Apple "In-Between" Jr.com . Slim Billiard Bent "In-Between" Slim Octagon Dublin President Colt Slim Billiard 4-Panel Colt Russell Square Belgian Colt Medium Octagon Dublin Dublin Freshman Medium Octagon Billiard 6-Panel Colt Large Apple Apple Colt Large Kohinoor Medium Octagon Apple Yacht Colt Yacht "In-Between" Billiard Colt Yacht "In-Between"(Long Bit) Dublin Colt Small Billiard Belgian Freshman Small Billiard (Long Bit) Breakfast Octagon Apple Freshman Shape No. 39 Description Dad *no number given in catalog Shape No. * Description Gravity "In-Between" 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 27 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.Shape No.com . com .1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 28 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 29 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 30 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 31 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 32 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 33 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com .1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 34 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 35 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 36 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com .1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 37 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 38 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1936 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 39 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com . Full Bent 39 40 42 45 49 50B 51 51S 53 55 59 63 67 Large Billiard Medium Billiard (Saddle Bit) Medium Apple Octagon Billiard Large Oom Paul Medium Bulldog Medium Billiard (Short Bit) Large Billiard (Saddle Bit) Medium Bulldog Large Billiard.1947 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions Shape No. Description Shape No. Full Bent Medium Billiard. Description 01 02 04 05 06 06C 07 01C 08 08C 09B 09C 10 Half Bent Dublin (Yacht) Poker Large Billiard (Saddle Bit) Medium Billiard Slim Apple Long Bulldog Large Billiard Large Bulldog Medium Dublin Medium Apple (Oval Bowl) Medium Pear Medium Apple. Full Bent Chub Billiard Medium Oom Paul Small Billiard (Long Shank) Page 40 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. (Saddle Bit) Squat Bulldog. Bent (Saddle Bit) Page 41 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Full Bent Small Apple.com . Half Bent Slim Bulldog. 94B 95 95B 96 97B 98B 99B Extra Large Billiard. Heavy Shank Large Apple Medium Billiard (Saddle Bit) Medium Dublin (Saddle Bit) Medium Billiard (Saddle Bit) Medium Apple (Saddle Bit) Long Dublin (Churchwarden) Saddle Bit Pot Prince of Wales Medium Apple (Saddle Bit) Squat Bulldog. Description Shape No. Full Bent Large Pot Medium Billiard Panelled Squat Apple Medium Billiard Small Pot Slim Apple Medium Apple Large Bulldog. Description 11 12B 12C 13 13B 14 14C 15C 16 11 17C 19C 20C 21C 22 22C 23C 29 30 33 37 Large Billiard Large Bulldog (Saddle Bit) Medium Dublin (Oval Shank) Large Dublin Author Medium Billiard. Half Bent Small Bulldog Small Billiard. Squat (Oval Shank) Medium Billiard. Full Bent Large Apple Small Billiard 68C 69 72B 74 76B 78 80 80B 83B 84B 85 86B 91B 92B 93B.Shape No. Full Bent Medium Dublin Medium Unger. Full Bent Vest Pocket Poker (Oval Bowl) Round Shank 4-Square Square Shank 4-Square Small Billiard Round Shank Panelled Apple Square Shank Panelled Apple Slim Billiard Large Apple. 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 42 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 43 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 44 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 45 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 46 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 47 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 48 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 49 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 50 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 51 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 52 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 53 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1947 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 54 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 45C 49 50B 51 51S 53 55 59 63 67 69 69B 71 72 72B 73S 74 76B 78 79 80 80B 82 83B Description Large Dublin Large Unger Oom Paul Medium Bulldog. Saddle Bit Large Bulldog Large Billiard. Full Bent Small Apple. Oval Shank Large Canadian. Half Bent Page 55 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Half Bent Medium Billiard. Full Bent Medium Billiard Twin Panel. 01 02 04 05 06 06C 07 07C 08 08C 09B 09C 10 11 12B 13 13B 14 14C 16 17 17C 22 23C Description Half Bent Dublin (Yacht) Poker Large Billiard. Saddle Bit Large Dublin Author. Saddle Bit Slim Apple Medium Apple Medium Bulldog. Full Bent Medium Billiard. Oval Shank Medium Billiard Extra Large Canadian Squat Apple. Quarter Bent Shape No.com . Full Bent Medium Dublin Medium Unger. Full Bent Large Billiard Medium Bulldog. Full Bent Chub Billiard Medium Unger Oom Paul Small Billiard Large Pot Small Canadian Slim Canadian. Triangle Shank Large Bulldog. Half Bent Medium Billiard. Oval Bowl Medium Pear Medium Apple. Panelled Medium Billiard Small Pot Large Canadian. Round Shank Medium Billiard Medium Billiard. Slim Dublin Long Bulldog Large Billiard Large Bulldog Medium Dublin Medium Apple.1955 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions Shape No. Saddle Bit Medium Billiard . Full Bent Page 56 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Round Shank Small Chub Billiard Large Apple Medium Canadian. Long Saddle Bit Medium Billiard. Saddle Bit Medium Billiard. Full Bent Saddle Small Billiard Extra Large Billiard Medium Billiard. Long Saddle Bit Squat Bulldog. Long Saddle Bit Quarter Bent Apple (Prince of Wales) Medium Apple.Shape No. Hexagon Large Apple. Full Bent Medium Apple. Saddle Bit Medium Apple Medium Billiard. 84B 85 86B 90 91 91B 92B 93B 94B 95 95B 96 97B 98B 99B Description Small Bulldog. Large Panels Slim Billiard Medium Billiard. Small Panels Squat Bulldog. 28C 29 29C 30 31C 32C 33 33C 35C 36C 37 39 40 42 45 Description Medium Apple. Long Saddle Bit Extra Long Dublin(Churchwarden) Medium Pot. Octagon Panels Shape No. Saddle Bit Small Canadian. Round Shank Large Apple New " Holland". Quarter Bent Stubby Billiard. Long Saddle Bit Medium Apple. Long Saddle Bit Medium Dublin.com . Saddle Flush Bit Squat Bulldog. Saddle Bit Extra Large Billiard. com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 57 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 58 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 59 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 60 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 61 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 62 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . 1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 63 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 64 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 65 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 66 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 67 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. 1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 68 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages.com . com .1955 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 69 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Square Shank. Long Bit Medium Billiard Shape No.1968-69 Kaywoodie Shape Numbers and Descriptions Shape No.com . Square Shank. Oval Shank Page 70 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Saddle Bit Bulldog. Saddle Bit Medium Dublin. Saddle Bit Extra Large Dublin Author Medium Full Bent Billiard Medium Full Bent Billiard. 45C 45S 49 50B 51S 53 53B* 55 56B * 57B * 59B * 67 69 71 Description Small Squat Bulldog. Round Shank Large Billiard. Round Top Bowl Extra Large Billiard Medium Billiard. Saddle Bit Small Full Bent Billiard Large Billiard Bulldog. Flush Bit Medium Dublin Slim Pear Medium Pear Medium Pear. 32C 33 39 40 42 44. Saddle Bit Oom Paul Bulldog. 01 02 04 05 06 07 07C 08 08B 09B 09BS 10 11 12B 13 13B 14 14S 17 22 Description Yacht Poker Large Billiard. Short Saddle Bit Medium Billiard. Round Shank Large Apple. Square Shank. Long Shank Large Pot Slim Canadian. Short Shank Slim Dublin Large Billiard Large Bulldog. Square Shank. Flush Bit High Bulldog (Saddle Bit) Large Full Bent Billiard High Belgian (Saddle Bit) High Pear (Saddle Bit) Bent Danish (Saddle Bit) Small Billiard. Long Shank Large Dublin. Short Saddle Bit Medium Apple Octagon Apple Large Dublin. Saddle Bit Prince of Wales Squat Bulldog.com . Square Shank. Bent Saddle Bit * Campus and Campus White Briar shapes.Saddle Bit Squat Bulldog. Long Saddle Bit Shape No. Oval Shank Medium Billiard.Shape No. 72 72B 73S 16B 80 95 95B 96 98B 98S 99B 99S Description Large Canadian. Square Shank. Page 71 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Flush Bit Squat Bulldog. Oval Shank Medium Billiard. Bent Saddle Bit Medium Billiard. Bent Flush Bit Squat Bulldog. 24B* 25B * 26B * 27B* 29 80B 82 86B 86S * 88S 90S 93B Description Dublin (Saddle Bit) Pear Apple (Saddle Bit) Full Bent Slim Billiard Medium Apple Bulldog. Square Shank. Flat Top Bowl . Square Shank. Square Shank. Square Shank. Long Bit Extra Large Canadian. Square (Saddle Bit) Squat Bulldog. Flat Bottom Large Apple. Saddle Bit Squat Bulldog. Long Shank Slim Apple Churchwarden Pot. Triangle Shank. com .1968-69 Kaywoodie Shapes Click Chart for a Color Illustration of the 1970-71 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 72 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com .1970-71 Kaywoodie Shapes Page 73 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. com . If the founding of the firm is taken as 1851 (see Chapter 2). The twelve and fourteen pipe sets mentioned by Hacker do not appear in any of the catalogs reviewed in this research. like the Chesterfield pipe. The pipe in the photo has a four-digit shape number (No. 256-259. Autumngold Publishing. a well-known Kaywoodie Collector from California. As an aside. The Synchro-Stem and Drinkless names refer to complementary elements of a single design feature. may have been in the Kaywoodie line before 1955 10. 8. "John Henry". 4. Author's Note: Lowndes suggests that the Kaywoodie "Drinkless" (screw-in filter) fitment was introduced about 1925. pp. In The Ultimate Pipe Book (p. A 1938 Yello-Bole catalog contains a photograph of a "Jumbo" Chesterfield. This would suggest that: 1) the Kaywoodie Chesterfield was available much earlier than 1955 (but wasn't shown in earlier Kaywoodie catalogs). Subsequent Kaywoodie catalogs do not show the "Hercules". 256). the photo used in the 1938 Yello-Bole catalog could have been a pre1936 "file photo")." Page 74 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. A 1947 catalog notes that "The mouthpiece [Bits] of Kaywoodie Pipes are 'canted' slightly to the left when new. 7. The Ultimate Pipe Book. 1984. William Lowndes. The Stembiter pipe was shown in a 1938 Yello-Bole catalog and. CA. and 2) the use of 4-digit shape numbers continued into the mid 30's (e. The appearance of the Centennial pipe in 1947 seems somewhat premature. suggests that KB&B may have experimented with other names before settling on "Kaywoodie". Hacker mentions sets of twelve and fourteen pipes of matching briar. Lowndes suggests that another series of Collector's (shapes 11C-16C) may have been available in the early 1970's 11. the firm's centennial would have been in 1951. Beverly Hills.ENDNOTES 1. Regular use will shortly bring them into perfect alignment. the author has a Carburetor with a four-digit shape number. 9. suggesting that the practice of using four-digit shape numbers was discontinued in the years just prior to 1936 5. 2. However. R. 6.C. the 1936 catalog introduces the Carburetor as "the newest Kaywoodie". or "Paul Bunyan" oversize styles. "Synchro-Stem" refers to the threaded insert in the shank of the pipe that accommodates the "Drinkless" metal filter in the bit of the pipe. 3068C). 3..g. Hacker. Lowndes notes that he has an early KB&B Pipe stamped "Dinwoodie". 5). The Flame Grain Briar Mates were available in a choice of Black or "Yellow Ambera Bits". Table 5 Notes: a) These are shape numbers and/or descriptions that did not appear in any of the catalogs summarized in Sections 3. Table 2 Notes: a) Small (half-size) versions of 3.bellatlantic. even for pre-smoked pipes.1-3.12. lined with white satin and velvet. On the other hand.htm This PDF file was created and formatted by Jim Murray.net Page 75 of 75 ©2003-2005 Pipepages. Table 4 Notes: a) These pipes are described in the previous section of this Chapter.com .50. Table 3 Notes: a) These pipes are described in the previous section of this Chapter. generally sell for about one-half the "new" price.com/kwg-intro. it could be argued that briar prices have increased faster than prices for most other consumer goods and the dealer prices quoted above may still be reasonable. b) See Table 4. Pre-smoked pipes.4. and $10 grades. however. b) In case lined with velvet and satin. Website: http://members. c) In morocco leather case. An online version of this document can be found at: http://pipepages. 7. [email protected]/~vze43wza/ Email: jim. b) These numbers appeared in the 1936 catalog with different descriptions (see Appendix). Also see "Presentation Block Meerschaum" (Section 3. 13.50. Author's note: The 1955 catalog offers pipes with matching briar pipe rests (called "Briar Mates").