I've heard that before. And saw some of the examples. They are rough in workmanship. Strangely, where they found the "astley" steel seal? Did the steel seal was stolen. Or they made a new one?Unfortunately, a number of Astley's stamped pipes were faked. So a picture would be essential to determine if your pipe is the real I've heard that before
The company’s IP was purchased and the new owner started having pipes from wherever refinished and stamped with the company’s stamp.I've heard that before. And saw some of the examples. They are rough in workmanship. Strangely, where they found the "astley" steel seal? Did the steel seal was stolen. Or they made a new one?
The company’s IP was purchased and the new owner started having pipes from wherever refinished and stamped with the company’s stamp.
The same question: How to differentiate fribourg &treyer pipes?As far as I know shaping (of stummel, stem, and bit) and style are about all you have to go on. I do know some of the ones made by Les Wood (of Ferndown fame) do have his usual “LJS” stamped on the silver adornments though, FWIW.
There are almost certainly many folks here with more Astley’s and/or britwood knowledge than I though! Would be cool if there were a more reliable way to tell for sure!