Category Archives: Pipe and Tobacco Historical Documents

Leonard Payne Pipes Ltd Brochure

Kenneth picked up another Leonard Payne pipe and in the box was this interesting brochure. It is different than the other brochure we scanned earlier. This one has detail on the shapes and the various lines of Payne pipes. Have fun reading through the brochure and take time to read through the material. There is a real dearth of material on Leonard Payne and his pipes so we add whatever we find to the blog to gather information regarding this interesting Canadian Pipemaker and his pipes.

Rogers Rarity Brochure

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A friend, Josh on Facebook purchased a Rogers Rarity that came with this interesting brochure. I asked him for a scan of the brochure that I could post here. I have included it below. Have a look. Make sure to read the details of the document as it is very interesting.

Kaywoodie Catalog – World’s Finest Since 1853

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Kenneth picked up this Kaywoodie Catalog which includes Kaywoodie Pipes and Smoker’s Accessories… a pleasure to give… a treasure to own. It is a great read and full of fascinating information from a time gone by. Take time to read the material as you look over the photos.

Leonard Payne Pipes Ltd. British Columbia, Canada Brochure

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I am always on the hunt for historical documents on various pipe makers and brands. I have a good collection of them on the rebornpipes site currently that is easily accessed. This Leonard Payne Material came to me through Kenneth Lieblich. He purchased a boxed Leonard Payne Hand Made pipe that came with a box, the signature package of Amphora that Payne gave with his pipes and the brochure that I have scanned below. Give the document a read. It is fascinating to see what drove this pipe maker and the unique things he did in his craft. Thanks Kenneth.

A Pair of Tiny and Uniquely Carved Miniature Gutta-percha Bent Pipes

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Over the past several years Jeff and I picked up two very tiny pipes that are drilled and useable but so tiny it is hard to imagine smoking them. The darker one I have had here for quite a few years now. The brown one Jeff sent more recently in the past year. It came in a small box. I have put a Dunhill Shell Briar Group 4 Lovat in the photo to give a sense of the size of the box and of the pipes inside. The Lovat is 5 inches long, 2 inches tall, outer diameter of the bowl is 1 ¼ inches and the chamber is ¾ of an inch in diameter. In other words it is an average sized pipe.I took a photo of the pipes in the box. You can see the pair there. They are both carved or cast from gutta-percha. The stem and the bowl are one unit in both pipes. The bowl on the black one is a carved head and on the brown one is a egg and claw. Both are clean and unsmoked but both have a clear draw from the bowl to the button. I took them out of the box and put them side by side under the Lovat to give a sense of perspective.Both pipes are 2 ¼ inches long, ¾ of an inch tall, outside diameter of the bowl is ½ inch, the chamber diameter is ¼ of an inch. The photos show a difference, in actuality the pipes are both the same size. Both have a cross hatched finish on the shank and both have a cast ting around the shank/stem. The Egg and Claw are very nicely cast and the details are well done. The figural head is also well done with good details. There is no stamping on the brown pipe but the black one is stamped on the left side and reads BOB’ER. On the heel of the bowl on the black one on the left side it is stamped REG. U.S. [over] PAT. OFF. On the right side of the heel it is stamped DES. PAT. [over] 71062. I have looked on the US Patent site and was not able to find any information on the pipe. I took a photo of the bowl front to show the detail of the carving on the bowl face. Gutta-percha was cast so a mold was made for the pipe. The detail is quite remarkable on both of the pipes. Look at the carving on them both. The second photo below shows the orific opening in the end of the button. This gives a sense of age to the pipe.This pair of older Gutta-percha figurals – a carved head and an egg and claw are beautiful and so detailed for their tiny size. They will remain in my collection here as testimony to the art of pipe carving or in this case pipe casting. Thanks for reading this blog.

A House of Robertson Catalogue Filled with Great Examples of Thayne Robertson’s Work

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A friend pointed out this catalogue on Ebay recently so we bid on it and won. It is a great catalogue with lots of information about the Boise, Idaho pipemaker and pipeshop owner, Thayne Robertson. It is quite a wishbook full of pipes with a broad range of styles that capture the imagination of a pipe man or woman. Jeff and I have worked on quite a few House of Robertson pipes over the years and have come to appreciate the craftsmanship of the pipemaker. Have a look at the catalogue below.

Robert McConnell Tobacco Manufacturer Booklet

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A friend gave me this booklet from Robert McConnell Tobacco Manufacturer recently. It is a great little booklet with lots of helpful information on various tobaccos manufactured by them as well as some other insights on tobacco preparation and enjoyment. It is a fun little booklet to read. I invite you to give it a read. Thanks.

A Helpful little brochure from David P. Ehrlich of Boston

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I picked up this “Smoke A Pipe and Relax” brochure somewhere along the way. It has some damage on the bottom edge but it is a nice piece with “Helpful Hints for the Pipe Smoker”. Give it a read. Thanks

A Great Brebbia Catalogue from Monjure International

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The next catalogue I thought I would add is at nice Brebbia folder with inserts showing shapes and finishes that is quite beautiful. Give it a look. Enjoy!