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Re: Carlton De Luxe Straight Apple?
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Originally Posted by Irish Bob
Thanks Scott. The gold band has RAOB engraved onto it and a series of hallmarks - I'll have to invest in a magnifying glass to see what they depict, as they might give a clue as to age. The RAOB - I think - stands for the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes...so I'm guessing the original owner was a member of the Grand Lodge of England. The pipe case is pretty worn.
your right about RAOB, Bob ( the Buffs) their order, if you are interested started in London in 1822. if on your travels you come across any pipes with U.G.L.E. on please let me know i would be very interested.
cheers.
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Happy to Watson...but intrigued to know what the UGLE stands for? 
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