▲ This pipe was crafted by the Swiss BBK pipemaker because of the typical "Swiss + Made" stamping

Private label of a German tobacconist in Nürnberg.
Adress: Drexler's Tabakstube, Kaiserstraße 32, 90403 Nürnberg (Germany)

Current address of the shop (2009):
1481 Solano Ave., Albany, CA 94706
Former address (late 1980s):
2059 University Ave., Berkeley CA 94704
"Red Lion" was the name of a home Virginia based blend. The lion appeared on the original Drucquer family crest. John Drucquer founded the pipe shop in London in 1841 and had C. Dickens as customer for pipes and tobaccos. John Drucquer III moved Drucquer & Sons Ltd. to Berkeley, California in 1921.

 

Artisan: Massimiliano Rimensi

Gradings (ascending): Nobile (rusticated), Barone (blasted), Cavaliere (smooth), Conte and Duca.

The D's (from 1 to 3) determine for each grade the value of the pipe. The "Duca DDD" stampings stand for an exceptional pipe.

Adress: Via Ermes Dal Vecchio,29
45030 Occhiobello (RO) Italy

 

▲ This pipe is not made of wood but of the same material as this "Clan" pipe: some kind of Bakelite

▲ A valve on the bowl's bottom (see detailed pics) is supposed to regulate the air stream.
Other brands with the same device: Dunhill Airstream, Kaywoodie Carburetor, Passat, Steel's 

▲ This fleur-de-lis logo indicates a pipe which is obviously from the same origin as Chadhall, Omega or Thomas pipes.

▲ To the best of our knowledge, Jeantet is the only brand using an octogonal logo outline, particularly for its export pipes. We assume this label is a sub-brand or a second of the French company in Saint Claude, as well as: Hermes, Sir Bruce, Sir Duke

 

 

▲  Others metal pipes logos & markings: Alco, Bryson, Dr Plumb, Falcon, Kaywoodie (Filter Pipe , Filter plus, Filtronic), Medico Ventilator, Newhaven, Ornsby

Brand founded in 1899 by John Louis Duncan and sold to Peter Wilson in the 1990's by John Duncan, a grandson of the founder.
See also: Black Diamond, Royal Ascot, Royal Dental

 

Dunhill seconds : Hardcastle, Parker,

Pipes crafted on behalf of the famous luxury items brand.
Others lighter brands distributing pipes: Flamidor , Ronson, Myon, Silver Match

Artisan: Dura Semjaniv (1954 - † Jan 2008)

Markings: after 2004 pipes are machine-engraved and the Swedish national ensign of the "Tre Kronor" is added above "Dura".

Dating: the 2digit number stands for manufacture year.

Production (2004): ~ 75 pipes/year