Who Made This Gorgeous Handmade Pick Axe?

[Humblepipe]

Gents, maybe a "GS" (cursive/hand script) on both the shank and stem. '79 to the right of initials on shank. Any ideas who made this beauty?

 

[shanez]

Can you post better pics of the markings?

 

[craig61a]

Probably a long gone small local maker. Interesting design aspects.

I have and had a number of older pipes that were made by local small shops that have been out of business for decades. Many are forgotten by the passage of time. Some are very well done, others not so much.

if you you enjoy it and it smokes well, then that’s great.

 

[Humblepipe]

Can you post better pics of the markings?

Absolutely, Shanez!

 

[FurCoat]

I couldn't tell you who made it but it's a terrific looking pipe

 

[scloyd]

I can't help with the carver, but I do like it.

 

[Humblepipe]

I can't help with the carver, but I do like it.

Thank you sir!

 

[craig61a]

Absolutely screams 1970's... Electropencil everything that doesn't move.

 

[Humblepipe]

Absolutely screams 1970's... Electropencil everything that doesn't move.

Totally. Micoli did something similar. At least he spelled out his entire name with the Electropencil - LOL. I am starting to think there are 3 letters... GHS or CHS??? Hmmmm....

 

[craig61a]

The relief between the smooth portions and the deep, craggy blast is impressive.

 

[Humblepipe]

The relief between the smooth portions and the deep, craggy blast is impressive.

There are some serious skills represented here. This was not the work of some weekend warrior (like me... ha, ha). I hazard a guess it was an American artisan. And, I agree with you on the decade. 1970s is about right. I am going to do some more digging. These pipe mysterious keep me up at night. Happy New Year!

 

[craig61a]

Almost looks like a shape that would've come from Kabik, but I don't think they ever did any blasts...

 

[Humblepipe]

Almost looks like a shape that would've come from Kabik, but I don't think they ever did any blasts...

A Kabik "Sven-Lar". Looks very similar.

 

[Humblepipe]

Blond moment on the 1970s comment. Of course, '79 is stamped on the pipe.

 

[scloyd]

Blond moment on the 1970s comment. Of course, '79 is stamped on the pipe.

We've all had those moments. Made me smile when I read that.

 

[Humblepipe]

Here's a close up of stem stamping. This looks more like "CHS" to me than anything. However, I just finished scouring Pipedia and pipephil.eu for all pipe makers with a last name beginning with an "S" to see if there is someone with any initials that work. I got nothing! I did kill an hour though... ha, ha.

 

[kcghost]

Yes, I read it CHS but I don't know who carved it.