HARDCASTLE’S Jack O’London 17
England, 1930-40s
The series name, Jack O’London, and the marking BRITISH MADE transport us back to the distant, fairy-tale days when HARDCASTLE’S was still a family-run manufactory, and Alfred Dunhill, though gradually moving toward full ownership, had not yet influenced production or marketing. Here, we have an artifact of English culture from the 1930s and ’40s, in fully functional, near-new condition. It likely dates back to the period before World War II, when obtaining briar in foggy Albion became exceedingly challenging.
Pipe markings “HARDCASTLE’S \ BRITISH MADE \ JACK O’LONDON”, “17”
Length 14.4 cm (5.67″)
Bowl Height 4.2 cm (1.65″)
Outside Diameter 3.2 cm (1.26″)
Chamber Diameter 1.9 cm (0.75″)
Chamber Depth 3.8 cm (1.5″)
Weight 28 gr.
Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.
The pipe is not for sale. It was restored to order and has already started a new life in a new cozy home.
