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While not a pipe manufacturer per se, John Aylesbury is a German pipe distributor that has, at various times, commissioned high-quality pipes to be sold under the John Aylesbury name. These have included Peterson, Brebbia, Bentley, and even Les Wood of Ferndown. As this pipe has Holland stamped as its country of manufacture, I would guess…
A very classical rendition of the bent billiard from Holland’s Big Ben, though one with a slightly modern twist by way of an oval shank. The condition is great. Some very minor rim darkening. Details: Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ / 43.18mm Weight: 2.0oz / 58g
Given how few pipe factories have existed in Holland, I would wager that this M.T. Natural pipe was made by Gubbels, a pipe company also known for producing the Porsche, Big Ben, and later Hilson makes. The pipe itself is a timeless billiard in design—eminently functionalist, while still being nice to look at. The condition…
