Historical information

These pipes came from the Warrnambool firm of Peter Hand Tobacco Company Pty Ltd and were typical of the pipes sold by that firm. The Peter Hand Tobacco Company commenced in 1958 and was a wholesale distributor of tobacco and cigarettes throughout the Western District until early in the 21st century when tobacco smoking was no longer a widespread habit in any community in Australia. The retail shop was at 97 Liebig Street Warrnambool.

Significance

These pipes are of interest as they came from the Peter Hand Tobacco Company, a prominent business in Warrnambool for 50 years. They are also a memento of the times when pipe-smoking amongst men was prevalent.

Physical description

These are briar pipes with black Bakelite mouth pieces. All appear to be unused.
.1 A brown briar pipe with an indented pattern
.2 A brown briar pipe with a polished wood
.3 A light brown briar pipe with a mottled pattern finish
.4 A brown briar pipe with a smooth polished finish

Inscriptions & markings

1 ‘Seville Special’
.2 ‘Real Briar’
.3 ‘Nording Danmark N 118’
.4 ‘Vavrs VZ’ (?)