Comments on: My Sasieni Pipe Article http://murderofravens.org taking up a glowing cinder with the tongs and lighting with it the long cherry-wood pipe which Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:23:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Beau Regard http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-7577 Beau Regard Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:14:21 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-7577 Stephen (if I may be so informal given our lack of a formal introduction): The purpose for contacting you will perhaps seem odd. Nevertheless, I felt it important to do so. The reason, for both, is in regards to your comment on EBay associated with the auction of the Sasieni FAMILY ERA Four-Dot "Derby" Sandblast 1946-79, where you very appropriately asked for attribution. Whereas I deemed your comments to be entirely fitting and polite, I found the answer by Valichka Consignment Pipe Sales to be unnecessarily brusque and dismissive, if not ill-mannered. As a pipe enthusiast of many years, I was offended by the boorish reaction and lack of appreciation. Maybe it is I who is overly sensitive about rude behavior. Nevertheless I wanted to express to you my admittedly unsolicited support. In addition, the occasion of this incident, provides me the opportunity to thank you for the helpful information you have provided me with your research about the Sasieni brand. Your work filled a void. I have often consulted you article when deciding to purchase a Sasieni pipe, or to bid for one on EBay. Kind Regards, Stephen (if I may be so informal given our lack of a formal introduction):

The purpose for contacting you will perhaps seem odd. Nevertheless, I felt it important to do so. The reason, for both, is in regards to your comment on EBay associated with the auction of the Sasieni FAMILY ERA Four-Dot “Derby” Sandblast 1946-79, where you very appropriately asked for attribution. Whereas I deemed your comments to be entirely fitting and polite, I found the answer by Valichka Consignment Pipe Sales to be unnecessarily brusque and dismissive, if not ill-mannered. As a pipe enthusiast of many years, I was offended by the boorish reaction and lack of appreciation. Maybe it is I who is overly sensitive about rude behavior. Nevertheless I wanted to express to you my admittedly unsolicited support.

In addition, the occasion of this incident, provides me the opportunity to thank you for the helpful information you have provided me with your research about the Sasieni brand. Your work filled a void. I have often consulted you article when deciding to purchase a Sasieni pipe, or to bid for one on EBay.

Kind Regards,

]]> By: William Lundsgaard DK http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-6721 William Lundsgaard DK Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:34:44 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-6721 Hallo..... I have two MAYFAIR london made london england a* 722D and 307S....can you tell me anything abougt these pipes......Hwo have made them? best regards William Hallo…..

I have two MAYFAIR london made london england a* 722D and 307S….can you tell me anything abougt these pipes……Hwo have made them?

best regards William

]]> By: Costin http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-4026 Costin Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:04:15 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-4026 Dear Steve, wonderful article indeed. I have recently received as a gift a pipe "called" Sasieni but I am afraid my friend was tricked. The pipe has 5 dots on the stem and it is stamped Saseni on the left side of the shank. On the right side of the shank it is stamped Eu made ??? !!! Am I right ot suspect cheating here ? Thank you very much. Costin Dear Steve, wonderful article indeed. I have recently received as a gift a pipe “called” Sasieni but I am afraid my friend was tricked. The pipe has 5 dots on the stem and it is stamped Saseni on the left side of the shank. On the right side of the shank it is stamped Eu made ??? !!!

Am I right ot suspect cheating here ?

Thank you very much.
Costin

]]> By: Aaron http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-4019 Aaron Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:02:41 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-4019 Hello, Wonderful article and a great source for Sasieni information. I have been collecting Sasieni pipes for some time and I have come across a pipe that I cannot explain. The pipe is a Specially Selected one dot that I received from Italy. Now I am quite familiar with the 150221/20 and 1513428 patents as well as the Fantail patent. However, the patent number on my one dot with old fish tail script is clearly stamped 242513/25. European patent? Help! Thank you Aaron Hello,

Wonderful article and a great source for Sasieni information. I have been collecting Sasieni pipes for some time and I have come across a pipe that I cannot explain. The pipe is a Specially Selected one dot that I received from Italy. Now I am quite familiar with the 150221/20 and 1513428 patents as well as the Fantail patent. However, the patent number on my one dot with old fish tail script is clearly stamped 242513/25. European patent? Help!

Thank you
Aaron

]]> By: MSee http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3940 MSee Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:07:30 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3940 Hello, Is Sasieni Fantail patent pipes should originally have some dots on stem or could have only F? Thank you, MSee Hello,

Is Sasieni Fantail patent pipes should originally have some dots on stem or could have only F?

Thank you,

MSee

]]> By: Jason Raphael http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3921 Jason Raphael Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:19:33 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3921 Dear Sir: I thought that the 4-dots from the 60"s and early 70's were the top grade pipes; more desirable than the 1-3 dot models. Is this true? Thanks. Jason Dear Sir:

I thought that the 4-dots from the 60″s and early 70’s were the top grade pipes; more desirable than the 1-3 dot models. Is this true?

Thanks.

Jason

]]> By: Bren http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3826 Bren Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:44:22 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3826 Steve, Your website article is full of knowledge, thanks for your time and effort. I have a pipe that has some info on it that I couldn't find after all the reading of your website. I am wondering if you might help me here. It is a full curve bend pipe (reminds me of the shape Sherlock Holmes had) and it has 4 beige dots on the stem in a triangle shape. It appears that the top and bottom dot is a bit smaller than the left and right dot but it could be my eyes! On the bottom of the pipe it is stamped: Sasieni and underneath that it says: FOUR DOT and under that it says: London Made and under that it has a Pat.No 150221/20 and under that is what confused me, it says something like "OOMPAUL" could that be correct or do you think some letters are missing? And if not, what does this mean? Then to the left side of all this writting is England (stamped in a bowl shaped curve). I tried my hardest to find something about this "oompaul" without bothering you but I had no luck in finding anything with those letters in them. Any help will do, thanks, Bren <strong><em>"Oom-Paul" refers to the shape of the pipe. It was named for Oom Paul Kruger, who was famous for smoking this shape pipe. It's hard to be specific without seeing the pipe, but the presence of a patent number tells me that the pipe could not have been made later than the 1940's, and possibly earlier. Hope this helps! Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. Pictures are always helpful. </em></strong> Steve, Your website article is full of knowledge, thanks for your time and effort. I have a pipe that has some info on it that I couldn’t find after all the reading of your website. I am wondering if you might help me here. It is a full curve bend pipe (reminds me of the shape Sherlock Holmes had) and it has 4 beige dots on the stem in a triangle shape. It appears that the top and bottom dot is a bit smaller than the left and right dot but it could be my eyes! On the bottom of the pipe it is stamped: Sasieni and underneath that it says: FOUR DOT and under that it says: London Made and under that it has a Pat.No 150221/20 and under that is what confused me, it says something like “OOMPAUL” could that be correct or do you think some letters are missing? And if not, what does this mean? Then to the left side of all this writting is England (stamped in a bowl shaped curve). I tried my hardest to find something about this “oompaul” without bothering you but I had no luck in finding anything with those letters in them. Any help will do, thanks, Bren

“Oom-Paul” refers to the shape of the pipe. It was named for Oom Paul Kruger, who was famous for smoking this shape pipe.

It’s hard to be specific without seeing the pipe, but the presence of a patent number tells me that the pipe could not have been made later than the 1940’s, and possibly earlier.

Hope this helps! Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. Pictures are always helpful.

]]> By: Hugo http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3825 Hugo Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:16:09 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3825 Hi Stephen i have 4 unsmoked 1 dots that i would like to get your oppinion on <strong><em>Email sent. Hi Stephen
i have 4 unsmoked 1 dots that i would like to get your oppinion on

Email sent.

]]> By: Todd Litten http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3728 Todd Litten Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:04:22 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3728 Greeting, As a new smoker (at least new to pipes)I am constantly searching for pieces to add to my small, yet rapidly growing collection. After reading your essay (very nicely done by the way) I am now convinced that it would not be any kind of collection at all without a nice old Family Era Sasieni. I have found a "Sasieni" that I am considering for purchase, but am a little concerned about its authenticity (at least as a first rate Sasieni as opposed to a "second"). Below is a description of the marking stamped on the shank of the pipe... "On the bottom of the shank is stamped COVENTRY over BY SASIENI next to shape number 62 next to MADE IN ENGLAND. On the stem is a readable though very light S stem mark. All stampings are crisp, a testament to the gentle handling of this distinctly vintage pipe." ... if you could please offer any advice to a new pipe smoker about the true identity of this pipe, I would very much appreciate it. Regards, Todd Litten <strong><em>Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I haven't been doing much blogging lately due to personal reasons. Your pipe is a second. I honestly don't know a lot about the "Coventry", but I do know that Sasieni was not shy about producing seconds. There are many second lines, and I'm sure I have yet to find them all. They are not as valuable as the Four Dot, for obvious reasons, but are often great pipes if you can get them at a reasonable (i. e. less than $100) price. Some people just see the Sasieni name and put on a high price tag. Sounds like a nice pipe though. I hope you ended up getting it.</em></strong> Greeting,

As a new smoker (at least new to pipes)I am constantly searching for pieces to add to my small, yet rapidly growing collection. After reading your essay (very nicely done by the way) I am now convinced that it would not be any kind of collection at all without a nice old Family Era Sasieni. I have found a “Sasieni” that I am considering for purchase, but am a little concerned about its authenticity (at least as a first rate Sasieni as opposed to a “second”). Below is a description of the marking stamped on the shank of the pipe…

“On the bottom of the shank is stamped COVENTRY over BY SASIENI next to shape number 62 next to MADE IN ENGLAND. On the stem is a readable though very light S stem mark. All stampings are crisp, a testament to the gentle handling of this distinctly vintage pipe.”

… if you could please offer any advice to a new pipe smoker about the true identity of this pipe, I would very much appreciate it.

Regards,

Todd Litten

Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I haven’t been doing much blogging lately due to personal reasons.

Your pipe is a second. I honestly don’t know a lot about the “Coventry”, but I do know that Sasieni was not shy about producing seconds. There are many second lines, and I’m sure I have yet to find them all. They are not as valuable as the Four Dot, for obvious reasons, but are often great pipes if you can get them at a reasonable (i. e. less than $100) price. Some people just see the Sasieni name and put on a high price tag.

Sounds like a nice pipe though. I hope you ended up getting it.

]]> By: Jesse Silver http://murderofravens.org/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3525 Jesse Silver Fri, 30 May 2008 09:51:47 +0000 http://murderofravens.wordpress.com/my-sasieni-pipe-article/#comment-3525 Hello Stephen, Great article! I'm hoping that you can help me with dating a Sasieni that I just purchased. I know that it's pre-WWII, but I'm wondering if you have any information regarding hallmarks that can help me date it more precisely. <strong><em>The best place to go for UK hallmarks is the Pipe Club of London site: <a href="http://www.pcol.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pcol.co.uk/</a>. </em></strong> What I have is a rusticated (spectacular symmetrical sandblast) 8 dot, model #35 with a patent # that reads as 1513428. All markings are crisp. It has a military bit. The sterling cap has the letters JS enclosed in a circle, and three hallmarks in a row: the letter "F", a lion rampant, and what could be a shield. <strong><em>Hallmarks are not really my strong suit, and obviously it helps to see the pipe. Furthermore, hallmarks really only date the silver, not necessarily the pipe. From what you're telling me the hallmark is either from 1923 or 1948. My guess is the cap was added in '48 after the pipe was made, but obviously I could be wrong.</em></strong> The pipe is going to need a restoration. The "bones" are good, but it needs a thorough cleaning and the silver cap has split where it was soldered and will need to be mended. Any suggestions regarding a restorer will also be appreciated. <em><strong>Were it not for the silver work, I could probably do it for you. I'm the person who restores estate pipes at the smoke shop where I work. New silver work is a different matter. I suggestyou go to www.pipes.org and have a look around. Sorry I can't be more help on that one. Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to email me if I can help you any further.</strong></em> thanks, Jesse Silver Hello Stephen,

Great article! I’m hoping that you can help me with dating a Sasieni that I just purchased. I know that it’s pre-WWII, but I’m wondering if you have any information regarding hallmarks that can help me date it more precisely.

The best place to go for UK hallmarks is the Pipe Club of London site: http://www.pcol.co.uk/.

What I have is a rusticated (spectacular symmetrical sandblast) 8 dot, model #35 with a patent # that reads as 1513428. All markings are crisp. It has a military bit. The sterling cap has the letters JS enclosed in a circle, and three hallmarks in a row: the letter “F”, a lion rampant, and what could be a shield.

Hallmarks are not really my strong suit, and obviously it helps to see the pipe. Furthermore, hallmarks really only date the silver, not necessarily the pipe. From what you’re telling me the hallmark is either from 1923 or 1948. My guess is the cap was added in ‘48 after the pipe was made, but obviously I could be wrong.

The pipe is going to need a restoration. The “bones” are good, but it needs a thorough cleaning and the silver cap has split where it was soldered and will need to be mended. Any suggestions regarding a restorer will also be appreciated.

Were it not for the silver work, I could probably do it for you. I’m the person who restores estate pipes at the smoke shop where I work. New silver work is a different matter. I suggestyou go to http://www.pipes.org and have a look around. Sorry I can’t be more help on that one.

Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to email me if I can help you any further.

thanks,

Jesse Silver

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