Preben Holm Traditional MATT--Hand Made in Denmark

[oldstogie]

I am trying to determine the meaning/significance of the "mark" on the bottom of the shank of the pipe I just bought. It also has the "PH" mark on the top of the stem. < "Preben Holm Traditional MATT Hand Made in Denmark"> When did he start signing his name to pipes? What does MATT mean?

 

[Harlock999]

"Matt" probably refers to a matt, or dull finish, as opposed to a gloss finish.
Here's a quick reference:
http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/logo-p4.html

 

[oldstogie]

Here's a picture of the pipe. The finish is not matte but somewhat glossy. So I don't know...

 

[Harlock999]

Here's a picture of the pipe. The finish is not matte but somewhat glossy. So I don't know...

Interesting.
Maybe someone polished it up, or waxed it...? :scratch:
Or maybe it was mis-stamped.
Good looking pipe, though.

 

[pipemaker]

The Crown, Fancy, Private, Regal and Handcut series of pipes all bear the stamping "Preben Holm" on the bottom of the shank.

I have never seen a Traditional Matt series pipe but would assume it would be likewise stamped

His Ben Wade line had a Matt and a Golden Matt series with a surface that looked more like a moderate sheen than a matt finish

Mike B.

 

[oldstogie]

Thanks, guys. I got a similar answer from Poul Winslow at Bisgaard Pipes, Copenhagen.

"Now I have the answer from Poul.--Traditional is fairly traditional, Matt is light oil, It has been made middle seventies."