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Chad556

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1800's tobacco LONG Pipe
« on: November 21, 2014, 01:38:09 am »
I have searched high and low for ANY information that pertains to these pipes. They were acquired in the 1940's by my grandfather in Germany. He found them in an antique shop and was told that they were given to retiring German Military Officers back in the 1800's. He said the writing on the pipe is likely the name of the Soldier it was presented to. The pipe is roughly 35 inches long. Pictures aren't that great, my apologies. "Opa" has bequeathed a ton of items to me, and these (2 pipes of similar size and look) are what has my most attention. Thanks!






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Re: 1800's tobacco LONG Pipe
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2014, 03:01:13 am »
Does this help.. they were popular in WW1 as they could be taken apart for storing. The Tobacco was rough so the length helped make it a passable smoke.  I doubt they are 19th century though.
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Re: 1800's tobacco LONG Pipe
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2014, 03:10:20 am »
I cannot read the writing but if you type it here it will translate
http://translation.babylon.com/german/to-english/

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Re: 1800's tobacco LONG Pipe
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2014, 03:47:40 am »
I think if you click on the photo it will open big enough to read but anyway the heading is, Genuine WW1 Soldiers/Officers pipe and they are asking $200 for it... Just do an ebay search you will find a few and also in Google Images
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