Edward's Pipes in case you find any

PappyJoe

I passed on the Edward's pipes I found at an antique/collectible shop yesterday because I had never heard of them. When I got home I did some research and here is what I've found so far.

According to pipedia.org, Edward's pipe is a United States brand that was originally produced in France. It doesn't say when they were first produced, just that Edwards developed a business model in the 1960s. The pipes were produced from "the finest Algerian Briar" using an oil cured process and natural finishes. The oil cured process is reportedly similar to the one used by Dunhill. They were made in both classic and freehand shapes.

Sometimes in the 1970s all the equipment and supplies were moved to the United States. I haven't found anything definitive but some suggest that Edwards pipes were the house brand pipe for Edwards Pipes & Tobacco in Tampa, Fla. I have seen suggestions that they are two completely different entities but I'm going with "they are both the same." 

At one time the pipes were made in several different locations in the U.S. Last reference I could find was that they are now made in Spain by not from Algerian Briar. Then I read on another forum that as of 2014 or 2015 that Edwards Pipes are no longer being made.

Every pipe smoker I've chatted with about Edward's pipes say that they were average to very good quality pipes.

All my research has done is made me more curious about these pipes.

TeCarp

At one time Edward's had shops in several cities.  Don't know how many are left.  Randy Wiley got his start carving for Edward's.

PappyJoe

Not sure. I've been told the one in Tampa is still open but doesn't have much in the way of pipes. They have a facebook page. Don't know about the other locations.

PappyJoe

Edwards Algerian Briar 713-M. Has a 2 stamped on the bottom.

Edwards Algerian Briar 845.

Will decided tomorrow if I'm going to attempt the restoration or just send them out and have a professional do it.

Woodsman

I've got 2, Algerian Briar and they're good smoking.

judandhispipe

I don't have any from Edwards, although I know of the chain.
Lots of pipe shops used to have "store brand" pipes, often made by one of the larger pipe companies. I've got one from Campbell's in East Lansing; I understand that Savinelli made their pipes for them.

Woodsman

The French made Edwards were made from Algerian Briar, France had an exclusive use of Algeria's prduce as it was one of their colonies and Algerian was considered the best available. I've never come across one with fills or pits.

PappyJoe

I am still working on the stems. I may wind up sending them out to get professional help.

hloakes

I got one in buch I bought off Ebay.  I like it, good smoker.  

We had an Edwards store in Atlanta until recently. From talking with the man there, my understanding was they were no longer under Edwards umbrella because they were no longer in business but continued to use the name. Unfortunately the owner died and his family did want to continue the business and could not sell it. As far as I know it was the last pipe store in the area. There are still some cigar stores that do some business in pipes, but nothing like that store.

Woodsman

Corey562

@hloakes wish i would have known, ATL is not that far from me.

ScootersNotBombs

Check out Treasures in The Attic, just outside of Athens. Crazy cool antique shop with lots of estates.

motie2

http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/logo-e1.html#edwards

@PappyJoe -- Edward's Pipes, headquartered in Tampa, FL, got its start importing pipes from France and continued to do so from 1958 to 1963 when it started producing pipes in Florida from "prime Algerian Briar," a practice they continue to at least 2010. Randy Wiley, a noted pipecarver, got his start at Edward's.