Tilshead Pipes

jfreedy · February 2018

I just got a Tilshead (James Upshall second) estate pipe on eBay. Got a great deal, and it cleaned up nicely. I've done some research on these pipes, but I'm having trouble finding out the approximate age. I hear this can be tough with Upshalls. Anyone out there know much about Tilshead/Upshall pipes?

Here are some before & after pics.

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motie2 · February 2018

@jfreedy

https://pipedia.org/wiki/James_Upshall

http://www.upshallusa.com/index.htm

jfreedy · February 2018

@motie2 -- Yep, checked both these sites out. Still can't find out about how to date the pipe. Some pipes, like Charatans, seem to be easier to date based on logo, stamps, shapes, etc. but these seem to be a little less obvious.

motie2 · February 2018

@jfreedy -- Here is some info on the pipe markings

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motie2 · February 2018

@jfreedy -- I found interesting info at several sites
https://pipesmokersforum.com/community/threads/need-expert-james-upshall-help.13701/
http://estatepipes.co.uk/shop/estate-pipes/english/james-upshall-estate-pipes
https://rebornpipes.com/2014/01/18/15906/
https://rebornpipes.com/?s=UPSHALL

PhilosoPiper · February 2018

@jfreedy, wow that pipe cleaned up nicely! Beautiful pipe, and the grain!

jfreedy · February 2018

@PhilosoPiper -- Thank you. I was pretty excited that it cleaned up so well. This is my IPSD pipe that'll I'll be smoking today!

Tilshead Pipes

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