Brand founded 1870 by Thomas Ogden, Tobacconist in Liverpool. Ogden's became a branch of Imperial Tobacco in 1902.
This pipe was crafted by Royal Dutch Pipe Factory, Elbert Gubbels & Sons.
Artisan: Oliver Brandt is the father of Max Brandt (MB).
Markings: Oliver's pipes are stamped "Olive". The "Brandy" line is realized in common by father and son.
Grading for "Olive" and "MB" pipes (ascending):
AA, EX1, ..., EX12, Artline and Rune (rare)
Grading for "Brandy" line (ascending): 1,2, ..., 12
▲ (Left side)
Real Briar, OMB (In oval) Extra
(Underside)
Made in Morocco, 151
Pipes with this brand are obviously from the same origin as Bayard, Chadhall, Thomas and Duke of Kent pipes.
Others fleur-de-lis logos: Ajustomatic, Cellini, Fleur de lis, Harrington Park, Vincenzo Lombardi