Custombilt Rusticated Oom Paul Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

Custom-Bilt (later, as in this case, Custombilt) pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, these pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history enthusiasts, and those who generally appreciate a well-made smoking machine.

It’s always interesting to see Custombilt renditions of more traditional pipe shapes. While the make is well known for its stout billiard, pot, and bullmoose designs, Oom Pauls like this one create an enjoyable contrast between the elegance of its classical form and the rough-and-ready finishing applied to its stummel. Judging by the stamping, this Custombilt should have been made between 1946 and 1953, in the period where Tracy Mincer partnered with Eugene Rich in the production of Custombilt pipes.

The condition is fair. Chamber slightly over-reamed, some wear to the rim, and some handling marks on the bowl exterior.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.90 / 22.86mm

Bowl Depth: 1.53″ / 38.86mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g