Ben Wade The Ebor Briar Smoking Pipe - 1900- - No reserve...

An exceptional and highly collectible British antique estate pipe manufactured by the historic maker Ben Wade,dating back to the late Victorian - Edwardian era (circa 1900-1920). This specific piece belongs to the highly sought-after "The Ebor" line (named after Eboracum, the ancient Roman name for York, near the original Leeds factory). Pre-WWII Ben Wade pipes from the original Leeds factory are extremely rare. Clean and deeply impressed "B.W" inside an oval logo on the shank, alongside the curved "THE EBOR" model name. Features a magnificent, intricately pierce hinged metal windcap with floral and geometric patterns, accompanied by a matching scalloped rim mount. The hinge is fully functional and perfectly aligned. Shank Band: Beautifully embossed band with high-relief classical floral patterns. The dark briar wood retains a gorgeous high-gloss finish The mouthpiece with no tooth marks or oxidation. Comes with its original, custom-fitted rigid hard case lined with rich red velvet. The inside of the lid retains the original gold-embossed "The Ebor" logo. Specifications: • Manufacturer: Ben Wade (Leeds, UK) • Model/Line: The Ebor • Period: c. 1900-1920 (Family Era) Item in generally good conditions according with age. The caseis not in perfect conditions (see photos )has some visible scratches and lack of colour, it does not close hermetically Providing professional packaging shipping with UPS internatiional tracked and signed.

Estimation:€150

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