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After the pipe has been completely finished, this Pantograph is used to
engrave the shank of all Smooth James Upshall Pipes. |
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An engraved "James Upshall" logo, grade designation, size designation
and "FH" (freehand) is placed on the left side or the top of the shank,
of all smooth James Upshall Pipes.
*Note: The engraver reveales bare wood
contrasted next to stained wood. If there is stain in the grooves
of an envraved logo it indicates that the pipe has been refinished.
**Note: Some very early James Upshall and Tilshead Pipes have stamped
Logo's.
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A logo as above is engraved on the stems of all James Upshall and
Tilshead Pipes.
*Note: Prior to 1996 Tilshead Pipes had
no logo engraved on the stem.
**Note: Early Upshall Pipes have the logo stamped on the left side of
the stem. |
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The Stamper |
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A stamping as above is placed on the right side or the bottom of the
shank, of all smooth James Upshall Pipes.
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A stamping as above is placed on the right side or the bottom of the
shank, of all Rusticated or Blasted James Upshall Pipes. The size
designation and "FH" are engraved.
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A stamping as above is placed on the left side or the top of the shank,
of all Tilshead Pipes. The size designation and "FH" are engraved.
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A stamping as above is placed on the right side or the bottom of the
shank, of all Tilshead Pipes. |
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*Note: Variations in nomenclature did
occur in pipes produced shortly after the Tilshead Pipe Company opened in
1979, however a standard nomenclature following the above guidelines was
quickly established and has
been followed throughout the company's history with a size designation being added in 1996.
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