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The basis for this article is an excerpt from [[A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes]] written by '''Derek Green '''[http://www.derek-green.com/comoy_history03.htm]. ''This article was published in the June 2006 issue of The Pipe Collector. The official newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors [http://naspc.org (NASPC)], and is used here by permission. It's a great organization--consider joining''.
The basis for this article is an excerpt from [[A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes]] written by '''Derek Green '''[http://www.derek-green.com/comoy_history03.htm]. ''This article was published in the June 2006 issue of The Pipe Collector. The official newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors [http://naspc.org (NASPC)], and is used here by permission. It's a great organization--consider joining''.


[[Image:Comoy 1902.gif|left|thumb|250px|1902 Comoy's]]
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[[Image:Comoy 1904.gif|right|thumb|250px|1904 Comoy's]]
[[Image:Comoy 1904.gif|right|thumb|250px|1904 Comoy's]][[Image:Comoy 1902.gif|left|thumb|250px|1902 Comoy's]]'''Francois Comoy''' and his brothers started making pipes (probably clays, boxwood and beech) in 1825 in the small monastic town of '''Saint-Claude''' in eastern '''France'''. Claude and his son Louis discovered that briar had vastly superior qualities and from 1848 made pipes only in this wood. In 1879 Francois’s son Henri, who was born in 1850, moved to '''London''' with a small bag of tools, but a great deal of experience. Henri set up a small factory in '''Seven Dials''' which is today known as '''Cambridge Circus'''. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the briar pipe trade in London and is credited with being the author of the appellation '''“London Made”'''.
'''Francois Comoy''' and his brothers started making pipes (probably clays, boxwood and beech) in 1825 in the small monastic town of '''Saint-Claude''' in eastern '''France'''. Claude and his son Louis discovered that briar had vastly superior qualities and from 1848 made pipes only in this wood. In 1879 Francois’s son Henri, who was born in 1850, moved to '''London''' with a small bag of tools, but a great deal of experience. Henri set up a small factory in '''Seven Dials''' which is today known as '''Cambridge Circus'''. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the briar pipe trade in London and is credited with being the author of the appellation '''“London Made”'''.


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He was helped at first by some of his brothers and around 1891 was joined by his two nephews, Louis and Charles Chapuis. Louis took the name of his adoptive parents. By 1895 the business had outgrown the Seven Sisters site and a new factory was built in '''Newcastle Place''', '''Clerkenwell'''. By 1905 markets were being sought in America and the extra business required a new factory to be built in 1913 at 72 Rosebury Avenue.
He was helped at first by some of his brothers and around 1891 was joined by his two nephews, Louis and Charles Chapuis. Louis took the name of his adoptive parents. By 1895 the business had outgrown the Seven Sisters site and a new factory was built in '''Newcastle Place''', '''Clerkenwell'''. By 1905 markets were being sought in America and the extra business required a new factory to be built in 1913 at 72 Rosebury Avenue.
[[Image:Comoy extraordinaire.gif|left|thumb|250px|Comoy's Extraordinaire]]
[[Image:Comoy extraordinaire.gif|left|thumb|250px|Comoy's Extraordinaire]]
[[Image:Comoy straight grain.gif|right|thumb|250px|Comoy's Straight Grain]]
[[Image:Comoy straight grain.gif|right|thumb|250px|Comoy's Straight Grain]][[File:ComoyDeLuxeSG.jpg|thumb|250px|Circa 1920's - 1930's DE LUXE Straight Grain, courtesy Doug Valitchka]]
In 1914 the partners, Henri Comoy and his nephews Louis and Charles, incorporated the business as H.Comoy & Co. Ltd. Before the 1914/18 war Henri was also joined by his sons, Adrien and Paul who were born after his nephews arrived in London. In 1921 Sam Zinberg was appointed Director of Sales for the USA and the '''House of Comoy''' was established. Henri Comoy died in 1924 at the age of 74 leaving the company in the hands of Louis and Charles.
In 1914 the partners, Henri Comoy and his nephews Louis and Charles, incorporated the business as H.Comoy & Co. Ltd. Before the 1914/18 war Henri was also joined by his sons, Adrien and Paul who were born after his nephews arrived in London. In 1921 Sam Zinberg was appointed Director of Sales for the USA and the '''House of Comoy''' was established. Henri Comoy died in 1924 at the age of 74 leaving the company in the hands of Louis and Charles.


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In 1929 the company was invited to join Cadogan Investments Ltd. This was known as “The Merger” which consisted of the Civic Company and Oppenheimer Pipes with their associated companies. This merger was formed in order to create co-operation between the various companies.  
In 1929 the company was invited to join Cadogan Investments Ltd. This was known as “The Merger” which consisted of the Civic Company and Oppenheimer Pipes with their associated companies. This merger was formed in order to create co-operation between the various companies.  


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In 1937 a new, model and splendidly-equipped factory was opened in Pentonville Road to accommodate additional staff of several hundred. The next generation had joined the firm by the time the Second World War broke out. Louis Chapuis Senior joined in 1938 and Pierre Comoy in 1947 after service in the Royal Armoured Corps.
In 1937 a new, model and splendidly-equipped factory was opened in Pentonville Road to accommodate additional staff of several hundred. The next generation had joined the firm by the time the Second World War broke out. Louis Chapuis Senior joined in 1938 and Pierre Comoy in 1947 after service in the Royal Armoured Corps.


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The Second World War was a difficult period for the company, because the whole of industry in Great Britain was turned over to the production of armaments and the war effort, consequently the manufacture of pipes ceased, except for a small workshop. After the war ended in 1945, it was an uphill struggle for all British companies to once again get established, and it was not until 1950, and the opening of a new purpose built factory in Aldershot, that production nearly met demand.  
The Second World War was a difficult period for the company, because the whole of industry in Great Britain was turned over to the production of armaments and the war effort, consequently the manufacture of pipes ceased, except for a small workshop. After the war ended in 1945, it was an uphill struggle for all British companies to once again get established, and it was not until 1950, and the opening of a new purpose built factory in Aldershot, that production nearly met demand.  
[[Image:Comoy tradition.gif|left|thumb|250px|Comoy's Tradition]]
[[Image:Comoy tradition.gif|left|thumb|250px|Comoy's Tradition]]
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The main manufacturing companies in the merger known as Cadogan Investments Ltd were Civic, Comoy’s and Marechal Ruchon & Co Ltd, and in the early 1960’s manufacture came under one management, but the marketing departments continued working independently for a number of years. My 1965 catalogue makes the following statement “And now, we the Comoys of the fourth generation, together with those of the fifth, Pierre Comoy and Louis Chapuis, continue to follow the course set by our forefathers, who would be gratified to see our latest ultra modern plant in Aldershot Hampshire.” Comoy’s remained a family owned company until it was finally taken over by Cadogan Investments during the early 1980’s. Cadogan have continued to manufacture Comoy pipes to the present day and, under Michael Adler, the Comoy brand is their flagship and efforts are being made to once more re-instate the well known quality of the brand.
The main manufacturing companies in the merger known as Cadogan Investments Ltd were Civic, Comoy’s and Marechal Ruchon & Co Ltd, and in the early 1960’s manufacture came under one management, but the marketing departments continued working independently for a number of years. My 1965 catalogue makes the following statement “And now, we the Comoys of the fourth generation, together with those of the fifth, Pierre Comoy and Louis Chapuis, continue to follow the course set by our forefathers, who would be gratified to see our latest ultra modern plant in Aldershot Hampshire.” Comoy’s remained a family owned company until it was finally taken over by Cadogan Investments during the early 1980’s. Cadogan have continued to manufacture Comoy pipes to the present day and, under Michael Adler, the Comoy brand is their flagship and efforts are being made to once more re-instate the well known quality of the brand.


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The collector of Comoy pipes is really only interested in those pipes made before Comoy was finally taken over by Cadogan in the early 1980’s and I have therefore concentrated on that period. I have also, for the purpose of this article only briefly mentioned some of the other brands made by Comoy’s such as Cecil, Every Man, Town Hall, Guildhall etc, where they can contribute some evidence to help in dating.
The collector of Comoy pipes is really only interested in those pipes made before Comoy was finally taken over by Cadogan in the early 1980’s and I have therefore concentrated on that period. I have also, for the purpose of this article only briefly mentioned some of the other brands made by Comoy’s such as Cecil, Every Man, Town Hall, Guildhall etc, where they can contribute some evidence to help in dating.


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<gallery widths=250 heights=185 caption="A beautifully restored 1916 Comoy's Cased Pocket Pipe from the collection of Mark Achtman, courtesy Anthony Cook>
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The basis for this article is an excerpt from [[A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes]] written by '''Derek Green ''', published in the June 2006 issue of The Pipe Collector. The official newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors [http://naspc.org (NASPC)], and is used here by permission. It's a great organization--consider joining.
The basis for this article is an excerpt from [[A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes]] written by '''Derek Green ''', published in the June 2006 issue of The Pipe Collector. The official newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors [http://naspc.org (NASPC)], and is used here by permission. It's a great organization--consider joining.


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In addition to seeing the complete article [[A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes]] here on Pipedia, more detailed information on Names, Grades, etc., as well as photo examples can be found at Derek Green's [http://www.derek-green.com/comoy_history03.htm Website].
In addition to seeing the complete article [[A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes]] here on Pipedia, more detailed information on Names, Grades, etc., as well as photo examples can be found at Derek Green's [http://www.derek-green.com/comoy_history03.htm Website].


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Greg Pease has a nice collection of Comoys, some excellent examples and photos of which can be seen on his [http://glpease.com/Pipes/Collection/comoy.html website].
Greg Pease has a nice collection of Comoys, some excellent examples and photos of which can be seen on his [http://glpease.com/Pipes/Collection/comoy.html website].
[[Image:Comoy804.jpg|center|thumb|600px|1930's Comoy's 804 Extraordinaire shown with a 1965 Group 4 sized Dunhill 120 (which is the equivalent of a Group 5 size today) for size comparison - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi]]
[[File:2283-001.jpg|thumb|left|COMOY’S LONDON MADE 235 ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']]
[[File:COMOY'S 61XL.png|thumb|right|COMOY’S EXTRAORDINAIRE 61 XL ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']]
[[File:287.png|thumb|left|COMOY’S EXTRAORDINAIRE 805 1920 ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']]
[[File:286-1.png|thumb|right|COMOY’S OLD BRUYERE 1919 ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']]
[[File:Comoy's Old Bruyere.png|thumb|left|COMOY’S OLD BRUYERE A.MARTIN FRIBOURG 47 ''Courtesy of [http://blaik-pipes.ru/ Blaik-Pipes]'']]
 
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<center><gallery widths=300 Heights=400 Caption="Catalog excerpts, shape charts, and ads, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
File:Comoy-1909-Catalog.jpg|1909 Catalog
File:Comoy1922.jpg|1922 Catalog
File:Comoy-grandslam-ad1.jpg
File:Comoy's Sunrise.jpg
File:Comoy's.jpg
File:Comoys Grand-Slam.jpg
File:Grand Slam Patent.jpg|Grand Slam Patent
File:COMOYS GRAND SLAM PATENT.jpg|Grand Slam Patent
File:Pipe-Comoy's Old Bruyere.jpg|Old Bruyere
File:Comoy's Blue Riband.jpg|Blue Riband
File:Grand Slam Sandblast.jpg|Grand Slam
File:Comoy-Specialty.jpg|Speciality Pipes
File:Comoy's Early.jpg|Early Catolog Page
File:Comoys Supreme Patent.jpg|1935 Supreme Patent
File:Shape Chart 1975 1.jpg
File:Shape Chart 1975 2.jpg
File:Shape Chart 1975 3.jpg
File:Faders Ad.jpg|thumb|Fader's Ad featuring a set costing $10K!
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[[File:Comoy's Prima 1920.jpg|thumb|400px|A beautiful Circa 1920 Prima, courtesy Doug Valitchka]]<center><gallery widths=200px caption="Examples, details, and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
File:BlueRiband BlueColored C01.jpg|Blue Riband
File:BlueRiband BlueColored C03.jpg|Blue Riband Nomenclature
File:BlueRiband BlueColored C04.jpg|Blue Riband Nomenclature
File:BlueRiband ReinforcedShank.jpg|Blue Riband Detail
File:BlueRiband01.jpg|Blue Riband
File:BlueRiband07.jpg|Blue Riband Nomenclature
File:ComoyDeLuxe01.jpg|Deluxe
File:ComoyDeLuxe07.jpg|Deluxe Nomenclature
File:ComoyDeLuxegold01.jpg|Deluxe Gold
File:ComoyDeLuxeGold07.jpg|Deluxe Gold Detail
File:ComoyDeLuxeGold10.jpg|Deluxe Gold Detail
File:ComoyExtra01.jpg|Extraordinaire
File:ComoyExtra07.jpg|Extraordinaire Nomenclature
File:ComoyLondonPride01.jpg|London Pride and original box
File:ComoyLondonPride09.jpg|London Pride Nomenclature
File:ComoyMark2 01.jpg|Mark 2
File:ComoyMark2 12.jpg|Mark 2 stinger
File:ComoyMark2 13.jpg|Mark 2 Detail
File:ComoyMonogram01.jpg|Monogram
File:ComoyMonogram07.jpg|Monogram Nomenclature
File:ComoyGrandSlamPatent01.jpg|Grand Slam Patent
File:ComoyGrandSlamPatent12.jpg|Grand Slam Patent Detail
File:ComoyNewGrandSlam01.jpg|New Grand Slam
File:ComoyNewGrandSlam07.jpg|New Grand Slam Nomenclature
File:ComoyOldBruyere01.jpg|Old Bruyere
File:ComoyOldBruyere07.jpg|Old Bruyere Nomenclature
File:ComoyOldBruyereRare Marking.jpg|Old Bruyere Rare Marking
File:ComoyPebbleGr01.jpg|Pebble Grain
File:ComoyPebbleGr07.jpg|Pebble Grain Nomenclature
File:ComoyRockroot01.jpg|Rockroot
File:ComoyRockroot07.jpg|Rockroot Nomenclature
File:ComoySandblast01.jpg|Sandblast
File:ComoySandblast07.jpg|Sandblast Nomenclature
File:ComoysDesigner01.jpg|Designer
File:ComoysDesigner09.jpg|Designer Nomenclature
File:ComoySilverCloud01.jpg|Silver Cloud
File:ComoySilverCloud07.jpg|Silver Cloud Nomenclature
File:ComoyTigerEye02.jpg|Tigers Eye
File:ComoyTigerEye07.jpg|Tigers Eye Nomenclature
File:Tradition01.jpg|Tradition
File:Tradition07.jpg|Tradition Nomenclature
File:ComoysTraditionEarly01.jpg|Early Tradition
File:ComoysTraditionEarly07.jpg|Early Tradition Nomenclature
File:ComoyVanguard01.jpg|Vanguard
File:ComoyVanguard09.jpg|Vanguard Nomenclature
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[[Image:Comoy804.jpg|thumb|center|400px|1930's Comoy's 804 Extraordinaire shown with a 1965 Group 4 sized Dunhill 120 (which is the equivalent of a Group 5 size today) for size comparison - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi]]


== Seconds made by Comoy's ==
== Seconds made by Comoy's == <!--T:14-->


Ace of spades, Astor, Britannia, Carlyle, Charles Cross, Claridge, Cromwell, Dorchester, Dunbar, Drury Lane, Emerson, Everyman, Grand Master, Gresham, Guildhall, Kingsway, Lion's Head, Lord Clive, Hyde Park, Lloyds, Mc Gahey, Moorgate, Newcastle, Royal Falcon, Royal Lane, Scotland Yard, St James, Sunrise, Sussex, The Academy Award, The Golden Arrow, The Mansion House, The Exmoor Pipe, Tinder Box Royal Coachman, Townhall, Trident, Wilshire
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Ace of spades, Ancestor, Astor, Ayres, Britannia, Carlyle, Charles Cross, Claridge, Cromwell, Dorchester, Dunbar, Drury Lane, Emerson, Everyman, Festival of Britain, Golden Arrow, Grand Master, Gresham, Guildhall, Hamilton (according to Who Made That Pipe), Kingsway, Lion's Head, Lord Clive, Lumberman, Hyde Park, Lloyds, Mc Gahey, Moorgate, Newcastle, Oxford, O'Gorman, Royal Falcon, Royal Guard, Royal Lane, Scotland Yard, St James, Sunrise, Super Sports, Sussex, The Academy Award, The Golden Arrow, The Mansion House, The Exmoor Pipe, Throgmorton, Tinder Box Royal Coachman, Townhall, Trident, Westminster, Wilshire


== Links ==
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<center><gallery widths=200px caption="Second examples, details, and nomenclature, courtesy Doug Valitchka">
File:AstorB01.jpg|Astor
File:AstorB07.jpg|Astor Detail (Straight Made in London England)
File:AstorB08.jpg|Astor Detail (Straight Made in London England)
File:AstorB09.jpg|Astor Detail (Straight Made in London England)
File:AstorBantam01.jpg|Astor Bantam
File:AstorBantam07.jpg|Astor Bantam Detail (Straight Made in London England stamp)
File:AstorBantam08.jpg|Astor Bantam Detail (Straight Made in London England stamp)
File:AstorBantam09.jpg|Astor Bantam Detail (Straight Made in London England stamp)
File:AstorBulldog01.jpg|Astor
File:AstorBulldog07.jpg|Astor Detail (Circle Stamp)
File:AstorBulldog08.jpg|Astor Detail (Circle Stamp)
File:GoldenArrow.jpg|Golden Arrow box and sock
File:Guildhall02.jpg|Guildhall and original box
File:Guildhall07.jpg|Guildhall Nomenclature
File:Guildhall11.jpg|Guildhall details
File:Lumberman01.jpg|Lumberman
File:Lumberman09.jpg|Lumberman Nomenclature
File:Lumberman10.jpg|Lumberman Nomenclature
File:RoyalFalcon01.jpg|Royal Falcon
File:RoyalFalcon07.jpg|Royal Falcon Nomenclature
File:RoyalFalconBent01.jpg|Royal Falcon
File:RoyalFalconBent07.jpg|Royal Falcon Nomenclature
File:RoyalFalconBent08.jpg|Royal Falcon Nomenclature
File:RoyalL01.jpg|Royal Lane
File:RoyalL07.jpg|Royal Lane Nomenclature
File:RoyalL08.jpg|Royal Lane Detail
File:Kingsway01.jpg|Kingsway
File:Kingsway07.jpg|Kingsway Nomenclature
File:Kingsway10.jpg|Kingsway Stem Insignia
</gallery></center>


== Links == <!--T:17-->
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<p>[http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Comoy%27s_Dating_Guide Comoy's Dating Guide]</p>
<p>[http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Comoy%27s_Dating_Guide Comoy's Dating Guide]</p>
<p>[http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Comoy%27s_Shape_Number_Chart Comoy's Shape Number Chart]</p>
<p>[http://pipedia.org/index.php?title=Comoy%27s_Shape_Number_Chart Comoy's Shape Number Chart]</p>


 
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The basis for this article is an excerpt from A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes written by Derek Green [1]. This article was published in the June 2006 issue of The Pipe Collector. The official newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors (NASPC), and is used here by permission. It's a great organization--consider joining.

1904 Comoy's
1902 Comoy's

Francois Comoy and his brothers started making pipes (probably clays, boxwood and beech) in 1825 in the small monastic town of Saint-Claude in eastern France. Claude and his son Louis discovered that briar had vastly superior qualities and from 1848 made pipes only in this wood. In 1879 Francois’s son Henri, who was born in 1850, moved to London with a small bag of tools, but a great deal of experience. Henri set up a small factory in Seven Dials which is today known as Cambridge Circus. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the briar pipe trade in London and is credited with being the author of the appellation “London Made”.

He was helped at first by some of his brothers and around 1891 was joined by his two nephews, Louis and Charles Chapuis. Louis took the name of his adoptive parents. By 1895 the business had outgrown the Seven Sisters site and a new factory was built in Newcastle Place, Clerkenwell. By 1905 markets were being sought in America and the extra business required a new factory to be built in 1913 at 72 Rosebury Avenue.

Comoy's Extraordinaire
Comoy's Straight Grain
Circa 1920's - 1930's DE LUXE Straight Grain, courtesy Doug Valitchka

In 1914 the partners, Henri Comoy and his nephews Louis and Charles, incorporated the business as H.Comoy & Co. Ltd. Before the 1914/18 war Henri was also joined by his sons, Adrien and Paul who were born after his nephews arrived in London. In 1921 Sam Zinberg was appointed Director of Sales for the USA and the House of Comoy was established. Henri Comoy died in 1924 at the age of 74 leaving the company in the hands of Louis and Charles.

In 1929 the company was invited to join Cadogan Investments Ltd. This was known as “The Merger” which consisted of the Civic Company and Oppenheimer Pipes with their associated companies. This merger was formed in order to create co-operation between the various companies.

In 1937 a new, model and splendidly-equipped factory was opened in Pentonville Road to accommodate additional staff of several hundred. The next generation had joined the firm by the time the Second World War broke out. Louis Chapuis Senior joined in 1938 and Pierre Comoy in 1947 after service in the Royal Armoured Corps.

The Second World War was a difficult period for the company, because the whole of industry in Great Britain was turned over to the production of armaments and the war effort, consequently the manufacture of pipes ceased, except for a small workshop. After the war ended in 1945, it was an uphill struggle for all British companies to once again get established, and it was not until 1950, and the opening of a new purpose built factory in Aldershot, that production nearly met demand.

Comoy's Tradition
Comoy's Virgin Briar

The main manufacturing companies in the merger known as Cadogan Investments Ltd were Civic, Comoy’s and Marechal Ruchon & Co Ltd, and in the early 1960’s manufacture came under one management, but the marketing departments continued working independently for a number of years. My 1965 catalogue makes the following statement “And now, we the Comoys of the fourth generation, together with those of the fifth, Pierre Comoy and Louis Chapuis, continue to follow the course set by our forefathers, who would be gratified to see our latest ultra modern plant in Aldershot Hampshire.” Comoy’s remained a family owned company until it was finally taken over by Cadogan Investments during the early 1980’s. Cadogan have continued to manufacture Comoy pipes to the present day and, under Michael Adler, the Comoy brand is their flagship and efforts are being made to once more re-instate the well known quality of the brand.

The collector of Comoy pipes is really only interested in those pipes made before Comoy was finally taken over by Cadogan in the early 1980’s and I have therefore concentrated on that period. I have also, for the purpose of this article only briefly mentioned some of the other brands made by Comoy’s such as Cecil, Every Man, Town Hall, Guildhall etc, where they can contribute some evidence to help in dating.



The basis for this article is an excerpt from A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes written by Derek Green , published in the June 2006 issue of The Pipe Collector. The official newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors (NASPC), and is used here by permission. It's a great organization--consider joining.

In addition to seeing the complete article A History Of Comoy's and A Guide Toward Dating the Pipes here on Pipedia, more detailed information on Names, Grades, etc., as well as photo examples can be found at Derek Green's Website.

Greg Pease has a nice collection of Comoys, some excellent examples and photos of which can be seen on his website.

COMOY’S LONDON MADE 235 Courtesy of Blaik-Pipes
COMOY’S EXTRAORDINAIRE 61 XL Courtesy of Blaik-Pipes
COMOY’S EXTRAORDINAIRE 805 1920 Courtesy of Blaik-Pipes
COMOY’S OLD BRUYERE 1919 Courtesy of Blaik-Pipes
COMOY’S OLD BRUYERE A.MARTIN FRIBOURG 47 Courtesy of Blaik-Pipes
A beautiful Circa 1920 Prima, courtesy Doug Valitchka


1930's Comoy's 804 Extraordinaire shown with a 1965 Group 4 sized Dunhill 120 (which is the equivalent of a Group 5 size today) for size comparison - Courtesy of Mike Ahmadi

Seconds made by Comoy's

Ace of spades, Ancestor, Astor, Ayres, Britannia, Carlyle, Charles Cross, Claridge, Cromwell, Dorchester, Dunbar, Drury Lane, Emerson, Everyman, Festival of Britain, Golden Arrow, Grand Master, Gresham, Guildhall, Hamilton (according to Who Made That Pipe), Kingsway, Lion's Head, Lord Clive, Lumberman, Hyde Park, Lloyds, Mc Gahey, Moorgate, Newcastle, Oxford, O'Gorman, Royal Falcon, Royal Guard, Royal Lane, Scotland Yard, St James, Sunrise, Super Sports, Sussex, The Academy Award, The Golden Arrow, The Mansion House, The Exmoor Pipe, Throgmorton, Tinder Box Royal Coachman, Townhall, Trident, Westminster, Wilshire

Links

Comoy's Dating Guide

Comoy's Shape Number Chart