Artisan: Baldo Baldi
The "B. Baldi" followed by the crowned pipe may be stamped on left or right side of the shank.
Production (2008): not more than 200 pipes/year
Artisan: Kurt Balleby
Grading (ascending): sandblasts, C, B, A, Select
Production: ~ 200-250 Pipes / year
▲ (Left side)
― Bamboo Briar ―
― Made in Spain ―
The bamboo like decorative carving was typical of Valencia’s manufacturers since the early 20th century. However it's difficult to say who exactly the maker was.
Maker in the Valencia area: Bruken
▲ (Left side) Barclay, Rex
(Bottom) 863 (On stem) France
Brand created in 1910. The shop was situated on Maiden Lane. Three addresses now (2010):
75 Broad Street, 70 East 42nd Street, 570 Lexington Avenue.
See also: André
Brand founded by Viggo Nielsen in 1950 and sold to Van Eicken Tobaccos in 1978. At this time Age Bogelund managed Bari's production. The company has been bought in 1993 by Helmer Thomsen.
▲ (Left side) Barnaby Briar (Arched), Imported Briar
(Underside) Hand Made
▲ Pipe with a briar mouthpiece.
Other brands with such a mouthpiece: Il Ceppo, Kaywoodie Allbriar, LHS and Salvatella (other wood).
Brand from Barnaby Briars (smoking pipe retailer): 28 Powell Str., Brooklyn (NY).
Other brand from this retailer: Yorkshire