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This pipe arrived to us from a collection out of Tennessee. When I first spotted it I assumed it was made by Kiko, but upon closer inspection there is no makers mark. The mouthpiece screws into the bamboo shank. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 19.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.5oz / 44g
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Bari was a pipe company founded in Kolding, Denmark, in 1950. Along with Stanwell, Bari was one of the first companies that started the Danish movement in pipe-making, offering innovative designs and propelling its founders and carvers into celebrity status within the pipe world. Bari’s founder was Viggo Nielsen, whose sons Kai Nielsen and Jørgen…
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The House of Rattray was originally a tobacconist, opening in Perth, Scotland, in 1903, under the oversight of Charles Rattray. House of Rattray soon became a blending house (whose blends are still sold to this day under the Rattray’s name) and a purveyor of Rattray-brand pipes, made for the tobacconist by established English pipe makers….
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Ropp is a historic French make, founded in 1870 by Eugène-Léon Ropp. Ropp’s original claim to fame was patenting the first pipes made from cherry wood, at a time when pipe-makers were still exploring which materials were most suitable to meet the needs and increasing numbers of tobacco pipe smokers. Later, Ropp established a workshop…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors’ items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. While a rarity to…
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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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…
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Royal Danish was a sub-brand of Denmark’s Stanwell company. Using the same shapes as the main Stanwell line, Royal Danish is now a great way for customers to get their hands on iconic Danish pipes that are no longer manufactured by Stanwell or by any of its sub-brands. What’s more, Stanwell sub-brands were of a…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. If my dating is…
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A kind individual from Pennsylvania contacted us, offering a collection of antique meerschaum pipes amassed over the past few decades. Having run a furniture shop, he used these pipes as decorative pieces throughout his establishment. Among his acquisitions is a striking roaring lion, initially procured in Italy. The pipe boasts remarkable coloring, particularly featuring a…
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Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that…
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According to Wilczak & Colwell’s Who Made That Pipe?, Legion of Honor pipes were made under the umbrella of Mastercraft, a 20th century American pipe company whose clientele included Bing Crosby. This pipe is probably not Bing’s style, but don’t let that put you off. It’s quite charming in the way it embodies an almost perfectly…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Dr Grabow might just be the quintessential American working man’s pipe. Created in 1932 by Linkman & Co., the Dr Grabow name soon became a staple in the American pipe world, being still produced today and enjoyed by novices and veterans alike. This particular Dr Grabow is not only a lovely looking pipe, but appears…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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North Dane Pipes was a sub-brand of Georg Jensen, a pipe factory founded Copenhagen, Denmark in 1954. Georg Jensen itself was first owned by Per Georg Jensen Sr., before the reins were passed to Lis Jensen and Per Georg Jensen Jr. in the 1980s. Along with Stanwell, Kriswill and Bari, Georg Jensen was one of…
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Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that…
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Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that…
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LHS was an American pipe company based in New York, founded by brothers Ludwig and Hugo Stern in 1911. Known for such lines as the Sterncrest, the Purex, and the Redmanol, LHS often worked with innovative and decorative materials for their pipes, crafting and applying these materials in-house. LHS lasted until approximately 1960, when the…
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CPF is something of a mystery in the annals of pipe-making. It stood for either Colossus Pipe Factory, Consolidated Pipe Factory, or C. P. Fenner, depending on who you ask. But it is generally agreed that CPF was affiliated with Kaufman Bros. & Bondy, AKA KB&B, who are today most famous for creating Kaywoodie pipes….
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Royal Danish was a sub-brand of Denmark’s Stanwell company. Using the same shapes as the main Stanwell line, Royal Danish is now a great way for customers to get their hands on iconic Danish pipes that are no longer manufactured by Stanwell or by any of its sub-brands. What’s more, Stanwell sub-brands were of a…
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Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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Clarence Mickles was a pipe-maker from Illinois, Chicago, and something of a legend within the North American pipe scene. Before making pipes, Mickles was an auto mechanic, which is one reason why he was affectionately known as the ‘Mechanic.’ The other reason is that he was a supremely gifted pipe repairman, in addition to being…
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‘BBB’ originally stood for ‘Blumfeld’s Best Briars’, so named after Louis Blumfeld after he took over the historic Alfred Frankenau Company in 1856. Later, the pipes came to be known as ‘Britain’s Best Briars’. Though the name might have changed, the quality of the pipes did not – they really were fantastic pipes, made in…
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Ascorti belongs to a historic lineage in Italian artisan pipe-making. Guiseppe ‘Peppino’ Ascorti was first employed as a pipe-maker in the 1950s, in Carlo Scotti’s Castello workshop in Cantu. There he met Luigi Radice, and in the 1960s the two decided to leave Castello to create their own pipe-making workshop, under the name ‘Caminetto.’ At…
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Barling and Sons was originally founded in 1812 by Benjamin Barling and began as a family business making silver-adorned meerschaum pipes. In the early 20th century, however, the Barling family began to produce what the brand is today most famous for – expertly made briar pipes. This particular Barling may be large and long, but…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs),…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Caminetto was, and is to this day, a decisive figure in the history of Italy’s pipe workshop tradition. After spending time developing their skills in the Castello workshop, Sergio Ascorti and Luigi Radice left to found their own venture, which they named, ‘Caminetto.’ Here, Ascorti and Radice were able to create their own now-classic shapes…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.7oz / 50g
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Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. Over the years, several prominent pipe-makers made pipes for Maison Michel, such as Charatan, Barling, and others. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 1.1oz / 32g
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors’ items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. Something about this particular…
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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…
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Caminetto was, and is to this day, a decisive figure in the history of Italy’s pipe workshop tradition. After spending time developing their skills in the Castello workshop, Sergio Ascorti and Luigi Radice left to found their own venture, which they named, ‘Caminetto.’ Here, Ascorti and Radice were able to create their own now-classic shapes…
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Along with names like Barling, Charatan, and Dunhill Sasieni holds a special place in the history of English smoking pipes – one near to its very beginnings. So the story goes, Sasieni himself worked for Dunhill during its early days. But eventually he left Dunhill, having his own ideas about how pipes should be made,…
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Utor pipes were produced in what was, at the time, West Germany, around the mid-20th century, before production stopped in 1970. The make’s namesake comes from a shortening of Uwe Thormann, the German artisan who carved them. While not as well known as other German brands and artisans, such as Vauen or Peter Klein, Utor…
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Custom-Bilt 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…
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The Lacroix brand was founded in the 1960s in France, however its roots go back over a century, owing to the Lacroix family’s historic ties to pipe-making. Eugene Lacroix, for example, worked at the Delacour factory in the 19th century; his sons established a factory of their own; and his grandsons, Jean being one, created…
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Peter Brakner (né Micklson) was one of the godfathers of the Danish pipe-making movement that emerged in the mid-20th century. He began his career at Suhr’s Pibemageri, a pipe workshop whose foreman at the time was Sixten Ivarsson. There he also met Poul Rasmussen, who took over as foreman after Ivarsson departed. Along with Ivarsson…
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Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. Over the years, several prominent pipe-makers made pipes for Maison Michel, such as Charatan, Barling, and others. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 0.9oz / 28g
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Ser Jacopo is likely the most famous contemporary example of high-grade, workshop-made Italian pipes. It also belongs to a very special tradition in Italian pipe-making, having been established by Giancarlo Guidi and Bruno Sordini after the two had left another great Italian workshop, Mastro de Paja. Together, Guidi and Sordini created a brand of pipes…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Kiko was a brand of pipes produced by the Kilimanjaro Pipe Company, a pipe company based in what is now Tanganyika in the United Republic of Tanzania. Kiko pipes were made from what is commonly known as African meerschaum, a denser variety of the mineral than its Turkish counterpart. Unfortunately, the last African meerschaum pipes…
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Zenia was a line of pipes made by Svend Axel Celius, one of the first generation of iconic carvers in the Danish style that emerged in the mid-20th century. Beginning his career under Poul Rasmussen and Sven Knudsen, Celius later started his own brand of pipes using his last name, while also occasionally carving pipes…
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I’m not entirely sure who made this Ascot pipe. Pipedia points to a number of possible answers – Chacom, Henry Perkins (via Dunhill), Barracini – but nothing conclusive as regards this one. In any case, it’s a nice, lightweight billiard with tactile rustication. It would be a perfect workhorse or fishing pipe. It is also…
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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
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Custom-Bilt 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…
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James Upshall was, along with Ferndown and Ashton, part of a new wave of British hand-made, high-grade pipes in the late 20th century, with their founders largely coming from previous positions in the factories of companies such as Dunhill and Charatan. James Upshall was founded in 1978 by Barry Jones and Ken Barnes, both of…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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While not as well known as other Italian pipe brands, Barontini is one of the oldest in the country. Founded in 1890 in Tuscany by Turildo Barontini, the company initially only produced briar, but in 1925, Turildo’s son Bruno shifted the operation to making pipes from this briar. Later, the company was inherited by Cesare…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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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…
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The name ‘Parker’ is closely linked with that of Dunhill in pipe smokers’ minds and in the brand’s history, as Parker was originally something of a seconds outlet for Dunhill pipes, before becoming an independent product whose brand name was simply owned and overseen by the Dunhill company. In either case, they’re great, British pipes,…
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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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…
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. If my dating is…
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Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
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Sale!
If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
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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…
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Sale!
Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
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The name ‘Parker’ is closely linked with that of Dunhill in pipe smokers’ minds and in the brand’s history, as Parker was originally something of a seconds outlet for Dunhill pipes, before becoming an independent product whose brand name was simply owned and overseen by the Dunhill company. In either case, they’re great, British pipes,…
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Eric Klodt is an American artisan pipe-maker, who became immersed in the world of high-grade pipes in 2009. After studying with key figures in the contemporary American artisan movement, such as Rad Davis, Grant Batson, Nate King, and Michael Lindner, Klodt began producing his own high-grade smoking pipes, each inflected with the skills passed down…
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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…
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Custom-Bilt 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…
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Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
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Sale!
If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Don Carlos belongs to a historic lineage within Italian pipe making. The workshop was founded by Bruto Sordini (along with his wife Rosaria), who had previously made pipes for Mastro de Paja, where he also met Giancarlo Guidi. In 1981, Sordini and Guidi left Mastro de Paja to found their own workshop, Ser Jacopo. After…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Colossals is a name that has been used by a number of pipe manufacturers, which made pinning down precisely who made this one a bit of a challenge. Thankfully, I think I managed to track this one down. It appears this particular ‘Colossals’ was a line of pipes produced by Linkman & Co., a historic…
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Ali Abdul Jabar is an artisan pipe-maker from Indonesia and one of the leading figures in the emerging Indonesian pipe-making scene. There is a clear Danish influence in Jabar’s pipes, which are often reminiscent of the work of icons such as Sixten Ivarsson, Bo Nordh, Lars Ivarsson, Jess Chonowitsch and Tom Eltang. This particular pipe…
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Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
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Celius pipes were hand made in the workshop of Svend Axel Celius, one of the first generation of iconic carvers in the Danish style that emerged in the mid-20th century. Beginning his career under Poul Rasmussen and Sven Knudsen, Celius later started his own brand of pipes using his last name, while also occasionally carving…
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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…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Peter Brakner (né Micklson) was one of the godfathers of the Danish pipe-making movement that emerged in the mid-20th century. He began his career at Suhr’s Pibemageri, a pipe workshop whose foreman at the time was Sixten Ivarsson. There he also met Poul Rasmussen, who took over as foreman after Ivarsson departed. Along with Ivarsson…
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All the pipes of Peterson’s Junior line are united by their compact, diminutive proportions and classic shaping, offering profiles that nod to early 20th-century pipe design. This Belge model, featuring a plump, forward-canted bowl set to a subtly bent shank-and-stem arrangement, is finished in Peterson’s signature rustication and topped with a broad band of bright…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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Atin pipes are made by Bahareh, ‘Atin’ Khosroanjam, an artisan from Iran’s up and coming tobacco pipe scene. Having initially learned pipe-making from her husband, Keresaspa (whose pipes MBSD also offers), Atin pipes have developed their own style, though with the same precision engineering and attention to quality as her mentor’s. While Atin pipes, like…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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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…
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The name ‘Parker’ is closely linked with that of Dunhill in pipe smokers’ minds and in the brand’s history, as Parker was originally something of a seconds outlet for Dunhill pipes, before becoming an independent product whose brand name was simply owned and overseen by the Dunhill company. In either case, they’re great, British pipes,…
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Charles Fairmorn is a German tobacco company that has, on occasion, commissioned renowned pipe makers to make Fairmorn-brand pipes. Among these pipe makers have been Danish artisans Age Bogelund and Hans ‘Former’ Nielsen, and the British pipe company BBB. I confess, this Charles Fairmorn pipe is a bit of a mystery to me. I’ve seen…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 18.4mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.0oz / 29g
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors’ items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. Speaking of collectors, this…
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Atin pipes are made by Bahareh, ‘Atin’ Khosroanjam, an artisan from Iran’s up and coming tobacco pipe scene. Having initially learned pipe-making from her husband, Keresaspa (whose pipes MBSD also offers), Atin pipes have developed their own style, though with the same precision engineering and attention to quality as her mentor’s. While Atin pipes, like…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Radice is one of the great Italian workshop pipe makes, belonging to a historic lineage of such workshops. The company began as a family affair, being established in 1980 by Luigi Radice, along with his son, Gianluca, and father, Paolo. But Radice’s pipe-making ‘family’ is a little larger than that. Prior to founding Radice, Luigi…
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Yello-Bole was a brand of pipes made by Kaufmann Bros. & Bondy, otherwise known as KB&B or KBB, who are famous for also having created the Kaywoodie brand. The Yello-Bole was introduced in 1932 and was produced under the direction of Kaufmann & co until KB&B was purchased by S. M. Frank in 1955, under…
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Along with names like Barling, Charatan, and Dunhill Sasieni holds a special place in the history of English smoking pipes – one near to its very beginnings. So the story goes, Sasieni himself worked for Dunhill during its early days. But eventually he left Dunhill, having his own ideas about how pipes should be made,…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
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Caminetto was, and is to this day, a decisive figure in the history of Italy’s pipe workshop tradition. After spending time developing their skills in the Castello workshop, Sergio Ascorti and Luigi Radice left to found their own venture, which they named, ‘Caminetto.’ Here, Ascorti and Radice were able to create their own now-classic shapes…
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Radice is one of the great Italian workshop pipe makes, belonging to a historic lineage of such workshops. The company began as a family affair, being established in 1980 by Luigi Radice, along with his son, Gianluca, and father, Paolo. But Radice’s pipe-making ‘family’ is a little larger than that. Prior to founding Radice, Luigi…
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Kiko meerschaum pipes consistently enjoy high demand whenever they’re available in our inventory. African Meerschaum, renowned for its density and durability, was a favored material in the mid to late 20th century, employed by esteemed manufacturers like Peterson, Nording, and Comoy’s. Notably, Kiko held the position as the largest producer during that era, situated in…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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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…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors’ items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. Earlier this year, at…
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Il Ceppo is an Italian brand that has been producing high-grade pipes since the 1970s. Founded by the architect Giorgio Imperatori in Pesaro, Italy, Il Ceppo is a central figure in what has been called the Pesaro School of pipe design, along with other companies such as Ser Jacopo and Mastro de Paja. Details:…
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WO Larsen was a tobacconist in Copenhagen Denmark. In the 1960s, when Danish-style pipes were becoming highly sought after, thanks to revolutionary pipe-makers such as Sixten Ivarsson, a workshop was set up on the Larsen premises to produce enough high-grade Danish pipes to meet demand. This workshop was staffed by the emerging masters of Danish…
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Details: Length: 6.4″ Bowl Width: 22.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 1.3oz / 37g
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Willmer and Sons was an English pipe workshop founded at some point in the mid-20th century and closed in the mid-2000s. Harold Willmer himself was the brother of Dan Tennyson, one of Charatan’s freehand carvers, and would, according to Ken Barnes, often buy bowls from Charatan’s freehand workshop, which would be subsequently finished by Willmer’s…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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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…
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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…
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Among the remarkable assortment of pipes in our inventory, these Medico meerschaum pipes hold a special place as some of our personal favorites. As an avid collector of older unsmoked pipes, I am particularly drawn to those that come in their original boxes and packaging, as they offer a captivating glimpse into the past. This…
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Caminetto was, and is to this day, a decisive figure in the history of Italy’s pipe workshop tradition. After spending time developing their skills in the Castello workshop, Sergio Ascorti and Luigi Radice left to found their own venture, which they named, ‘Caminetto.’ Here, Ascorti and Radice were able to create their own now-classic shapes…
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Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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LPI, or Levin Pipes International, was a brand of pipes commissioned by Barry Levin, a major figure in the American tobacco pipes scene who was, among other things, instrumental in popularizing estate pipes collecting. He would later go on to have pipes made for his company, LPI, by his collaboration in estates restorations, J. T….
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Ashby Hall is somewhat of a mystery in the English pipe world. For a long time no one knew who made these pipes, and it didn’t help that the make was short-lived. But what’s the saying? ‘The flame that burn twice as bright burns half as long?’ Anyway, it turns out the pipes were made…
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The Becker family is one of Italy’s most renowned pipe-making lineages. Beginning with the painter, sculptor, and WW2 British intelligence officer Fritz Becker, the Becker name became synonymous with Italian high-quality pipes after Fritz was discovered by Giorgio Musico, a pipe-maker himself, and owner of a popular pipe shop in Rome. Both Fritz and Giorgio…
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This is an interesting pipe. I haven’t been able to discover any markings on it that would indicate who made it, but the style is very old indeed. I’ve listed it as an ‘all briar’ pipe, which is what companies like Kaywoodie called their briar-stemmed pipes in the 20th century. But those pipes were two…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors’ items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. This is a fantastic…
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Atin pipes are made by Bahareh, ‘Atin’ Khosroanjam, an artisan from Iran’s up and coming tobacco pipe scene. Having initially learned pipe-making from her husband, Keresaspa (whose pipes MBSD also offers), Atin pipes have developed their own style, though with the same precision engineering and attention to quality as her mentor’s. While Atin pipes, like…
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If you’re looking for a well made but affordable pipe, this Smokers Den bulldog is a great option. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 22.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.4oz / 42g
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The Lacroix brand was founded in the 1960s in France, however its roots go back over a century, owing to the Lacroix family’s historic ties to pipe-making. Eugene Lacroix, for example, worked at the Delacour factory in the 19th century; his sons established a factory of their own; and his grandsons, Jean being one, created…
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. Over the years, several prominent pipe-makers made pipes for Maison Michel, such as Charatan, Barling, and others. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.7oz / 51g
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Caminetto was, and is to this day, a decisive figure in the history of Italy’s pipe workshop tradition. After spending time developing their skills in the Castello workshop, Sergio Ascorti and Luigi Radice left to found their own venture, which they named, ‘Caminetto.’ Here, Ascorti and Radice were able to create their own now-classic shapes…
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Like many Italian workshop brands, Ardor pipes are a family affair. The name itself is an acronym of Angelo Rovera and Dorelio Rovera, father and son pipe-makers who created the brand in 1972. The Rovera family’s history with pipes goes back much further, however, as Angelo’s own father, Francesco, had previously established the Sociedade Rovera…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Ascorti belongs to a historic lineage in Italian artisan pipe-making. Guiseppe ‘Peppino’ Ascorti was first employed as a pipe-maker in the 1950s, in Carlo Scotti’s Castello workshop in Cantu. There he met Luigi Radice, and in the 1960s the two decided to leave Castello to create their own pipe-making workshop, under the name ‘Caminetto.’ At…
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In the contemporary world of pipes, it is not often that master meerschaum carvers receive the fame and acclaim of master briar carvers, which is a shame. There are exceptions, however, Eyup Sabri being one of them. Rightfully considered to have been one of the best meerschaum carvers to have ever lived, Sabri died in…
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Originally trained a luthier and then as an architect, Keresaspa is one of the most talented pipe-makers currently working in Iran. Equally inspired by Persian antiquity (including its remarkable architecture) and the 20th century Danish masters (such as Sixten and Lars Ivarsson, Bo Nordh, and Jess Chonowitsch), Keresaspa’s approach fuses the ancient with the ultramodern….
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Celebrating the iconic Celtic harp, or cláirseach in Irish, Peterson’s Irish Harp series dresses pipes in a reserved, rustic aesthetic that’s marked by a walnut stain, a matching acrylic mouthpiece, and a gleaming accent of silver. Offered in either a smooth or sandblasted finish, these pipes showcase Peterson’s superlative silverwork, timeless classicism, and individualized style, as evidenced…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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With its origins in an 1858 collaboration between Jean-Baptiste Choquin and Gustave Butz, Butz-Choquin ultimately become one of the premier smoking pipe companies in 20th century France. The brand is known both for its stylish variations on traditional English-French shapes and for its exploration of atypical and elaborate finishes. The brand is also known for…
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 17.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 0.7oz / 22g
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Frasorteret was one of the many pipe brands made in the workshop of the legendary Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in 20th century pipe-making, a movement that still dominates the high-grade pipe scene. By hand-shaping…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. This is a nice,…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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James Upshall was, along with Ferndown and Ashton, part of a new wave of British hand-made, high-grade pipes in the late 20th century, with their founders largely coming from previous positions in the factories of companies such as Dunhill and Charatan. James Upshall was founded in 1978 by Barry Jones and Ken Barnes, both of…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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While this ole pipe is nothing fancy, it has great size and is a cool shape. Not much is known about the maker, but if you want to pickup an affordable pipe, this is a great option. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.5oz / 45g
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Il Ceppo is an Italian brand that has been producing high-grade pipes since the 1970s. Founded by the architect Giorgio Imperatori in Pesaro, Italy, Il Ceppo is a central figure in what has been called the Pesaro School of pipe design, along with other companies such as Ser Jacopo and Mastro de Paja. This is…
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. Over the years, several prominent pipe-makers made pipes for Maison Michel, such as Charatan, Barling, and others. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 18.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Nørding was founded by Erik Nørding in the 1960s, and is one of the oldest remaining companies to come out of the Scandinavian pipe-making renaissance that began in the mid-20th century. Now in his 80s, Erik Nørding is one of the most experienced and skilled pipe-makers in the world, and over the decades he has…
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With a legacy spanning several decades, J.M. Boswell has solidified his place as a distinguished artisan among the top of American pipe making. Hailing from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Boswell’s journey into the world of pipe craftsmanship began in the early 1970s. Fueled by a passion for both art and tobacco, he embarked on a quest to…
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I’m fairly this is the first jumbo African meerschaum we’ve run across. At just shy of 25mm this bent billiard sports a large bowl. Details: Length: 6.8″ Bowl Width: 24.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.1″ Weight: 2.9oz / 84g
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Ferndown pipes were made by the legendary British pipe-maker Leslie ‘Les’ John Wood, along with his wife Dolly. Both Les and Dolly previously worked for Dunhill, where Les developed his skills and reputation as Britain’s premier pipe silversmith, as well as one of its premier pipe carvers. Ferndown pipes are highly coveted by pipe-smokers due…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Caminetto was, and is to this day, a decisive figure in the history of Italy’s pipe workshop tradition. After spending time developing their skills in the Castello workshop, Sergio Ascorti and Luigi Radice left to found their own venture, which they named, ‘Caminetto.’ Here, Ascorti and Radice were able to create their own now-classic shapes…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Vauen is one of – if not the – oldest briar pipe manufacturers in Germany. With its origins in Nuremberg in 1848, and after going through a number of name changes, Vauen eventually captured the emerging market for filter pipes after World War I. Today, Vauen is Germany’s largest pipe and pipe filter manufacturer, selling…
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Eric Klodt is an American artisan pipe-maker, who became immersed in the world of high-grade pipes in 2009. After studying with key figures in the contemporary American artisan movement, such as Rad Davis, Grant Batson, Nate King, and Michael Lindner, Klodt began producing his own high-grade smoking pipes, each inflected with the skills passed down…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. Over the years, several prominent pipe-makers made pipes for Maison Michel, such as Charatan, Barling, and others. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.2oz / 36g
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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Ascorti belongs to a historic lineage in Italian artisan pipe-making. Guiseppe ‘Peppino’ Ascorti was first employed as a pipe-maker in the 1950s, in Carlo Scotti’s Castello workshop in Cantu. There he met Luigi Radice, and in the 1960s the two decided to leave Castello to create their own pipe-making workshop, under the name ‘Caminetto.’ At…
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Jody Davis is a rockstar – literally. As a member of the Nashville rock group The Newsboys, he doesn’t have much time to make pipes these days, meaning his output is very limited. He’s also a rockstar in the pipe world, which makes the few pipes that he does put out each year extremely coveted….
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Trey Rice’s journey into becoming a pipe-maker began in 2009, progressing in parallel to his undergraduate and graduate studies in architecture. As a result, Rice has an acute sense of form and function, which he has himself partly credited to his studies and work as an architect. He has a broad range of influences, from…
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The Radiator pipe is a curious innovation in pipe functionality. Created by Hekthor Wiebe, a resident of Winnipeg, Canada, these pipes are designed to condense moisture during smoking, allowing the moisture to fall into a well at the base of the pipe. It is made of anodized aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic (for the stem), and…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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The Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde series is a unique one from Peterson, featuring a rugged rustication and dark stain across half of the stummel, and a slick, smooth polished red stain on the other. It makes for a unique piece, especially when paired to shapes like the “B10” hybrid of a bent Dublin and…
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Bari was a Danish pipe-making company founded by Viggo Nielsen in the early 1950s. During the company’s lifetime. Viggo, his two sons Kai and Jørgen, and Åge Bogelund, and Helmer Thomsen all worked for Bari, producing high quality pipes in the Danish style. After Bari, each of these pipe makers would later continue to produce…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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The name ‘Parker’ is closely linked with that of Dunhill in pipe smokers’ minds and in the brand’s history, as Parker was originally something of a seconds outlet for Dunhill pipes, before becoming an independent product whose brand name was simply owned and overseen by the Dunhill company. In either case, they’re great, British pipes,…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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‘BBB’ originally stood for ‘Blumfeld’s Best Briars’, so named after Louis Blumfeld after he took over the historic Alfred Frankenau Company in 1856. Later, the pipes came to be known as ‘Britain’s Best Briars’. Though the name might have changed, the quality of the pipes did not – they really were fantastic pipes, made in…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Ferndown pipes were made by the legendary British pipe-maker Leslie ‘Les’ John Wood, along with his wife Dolly. Both Les and Dolly previously worked for Dunhill, where Les developed his skills and reputation as Britain’s premier pipe silversmith, as well as one of its premier pipe carvers. Ferndown pipes are highly coveted by pipe-smokers due…
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Like many Italian workshop brands, Ardor pipes are a family affair. The name itself is an acronym of Angelo Rovera and Dorelio Rovera, father and son pipe-makers who created the brand in 1972. The Rovera family’s history with pipes goes back much further, however, as Angelo’s own father, Francesco, had previously established the Sociedade Rovera…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Ser Jacopo is likely the most famous contemporary example of high-grade, workshop-made Italian pipes. It also belongs to a very special tradition in Italian pipe-making, having been established by Giancarlo Guidi and Bruno Sordini after the two had left another great Italian workshop, Mastro de Paja. Together, Guidi and Sordini created a brand of pipes…
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It is safe to say that Mike Butera is one of the most important figures in American pipe-making, or even in pipe-making, period. Butera emerged during the 1970s and 80s as a major figure in the new American artisan scene, having honed his craft in no small part due to his travels across Europe to…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Over the last decade, Sean Reum has emerged as one of North America’s most admired and in-demand pipe-makers, with his fans including, among many others, the one and only G.L. Pease. Having followed Reum’s career for many years, including catching a few glimpses of the artisan in his Montana workshop, I’m happy to say that…
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We’re fairly certain Cucciola was made in Italy in the 1970s. The rustication and horn bit gives this bent author a rugged feel. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 2.3oz / 67g
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Founded in 1947 by Carlo Scotti, Castello quickly became known for producing some of the finest smoking pipes in the world. Over the years, the people involved in making Castello pipes has changed – such as Luigi Radice and Sergio Ascorti, who developed their skills in the Cantu workshop before leaving to start Caminetto, or…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs),…
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While not as well known as other Italian pipe brands, Barontini is one of the oldest in the country. Founded in 1890 in Tuscany by Turildo Barontini, the company initially only produced briar, but in 1925, Turildo’s son Bruno shifted the operation to making pipes from this briar. Later, the company was inherited by Cesare…
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With a legacy spanning several decades, J.M. Boswell has solidified his place as a distinguished artisan among the top of American pipe making. Hailing from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Boswell’s journey into the world of pipe craftsmanship began in the early 1970s. Fueled by a passion for both art and tobacco, he embarked on a quest to…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Renowned for their cost-effectiveness and reliable performance, the Bones pipes stand out as one of our best-selling and highly favored pipes. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.0oz / 30g
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
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We don’t know much about this Devil Head meerschaum. It came to us as part of a collection we received from Finland. The detail is pretty good. If you like pipes on the smaller side, this would be a good candidate. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 16.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 36g
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If you’re familiar with Rossi pipes, you’ll probably know them as a brand owned by Savinelli, typically offering affordable versions of Savinelli lines. The history of the Rossi brand, however, is one almost as long as Savinelli’s, and indeed the two were competitors for a long time. Rossi was formally established in 1886 (just ten…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Not much is definitively known about Jobey pipes, but they’ve been documented as far back as the 1920s, and more consistently from the 1940s to the 1980s. It is possible that Jobey was originally an English make, but for the bulk of their production, they’ve been an American staple (aside from a brief stint under…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Michel pipes were store-brand pipes made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980.This lightweight, blonde stained Billiard won’t break the bank, and is also a nice piece of American pipe smoking history. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.2oz /…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Like all System pipes, the Deluxe System incorporates Charles Peterson’s patented System design, only elevated through bowls of the finest grain, sterling silver mounts, and push-gap stems with a traditional chimneys. This classic 5s bell Calabash shape is presented here in the Deluxe System Dark Smooth finish, wearing a rich contrast stain that highlights the…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Periodically, we receive inquiries from film production companies seeking pipes for their projects, particularly those requiring examples from specific eras. In a notable instance last year, the production team behind the AMC show Mayfair Watches reached out to us, expressing interest in claw meerschaum pipes. Fortuitously, we had recently acquired a batch from Turkey and…
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 0.8oz / 23g
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Robert ‘Rad’ Davis is an American pipe-maker from Foley, Alabama. A life-long pipe smoker, Davis was introduced to making pipes by Mark Tinsky, and has since become one of North America’s most respected carvers, with a devoted following. Along the way, Davis has been able to tutor other American pipe-makers who have gone on to…
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It is safe to say that Mike Butera is one of the most important figures in American pipe-making, or even in pipe-making, period. Butera emerged during the 1970s and 80s as a major figure in the new American artisan scene, having honed his craft in no small part due to his travels across Europe to…
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A nice little nosewarmer with an round shank. This little guy would be right at home in your pocket or backpack. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 17.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.1″ Weight: 1.3oz / 39g
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Peterson pipes generally need no introduction, but just in case you’re unfamiliar: in 1876, a Latvian named Charles Peterson immigrated to Ireland and was hired making pipes in a workshop owned by Frederick and George Kapp. After rising through the ranks to become head craftsman, Peterson bought into the Kapp’s business, which was renamed, Kapp…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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if you’re not familiar with the SON name itself, if you know anything about Danish pipes, you’ll probably recognize one of the names that it was an acronym for. The brand was created as a partnership between Aage Skovbo and (in Danish, ‘og‘) Erik Nording, but Skovbo soon left, with Nording taking over as the sole…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though various Savinelli lines have come and gone over the years, the brand has always been notable for putting out classically…
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Along with names like Barling, Charatan, and Dunhill Sasieni holds a special place in the history of English smoking pipes – one near to its very beginnings. So the story goes, Sasieni himself worked for Dunhill during its early days. But eventually he left Dunhill, having his own ideas about how pipes should be made,…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Compact and portable, this bent Billiard is a member of Kaywoodie’s Colt line, measuring just under four and a half inches in length. Its slender taper of shank and stem gracefully descends, providing a comfortable smoking experience as it flows out of the transition. The pipe boasts a unique design with aerodynamic flair. The briar…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies….
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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The Brebbia Duo Filter presents a captivating and distinctive handcrafted pipe hailing from sunny Italy. Despite its unconventional shape, it pays homage to classic design principles, enabling the simultaneous use of two 9mm filters. This innovative approach aims to extract the maximum moisture from the smoke before it reaches the pipe smoker’s mouth. The extended…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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J&J Pipes were made for a short time in the 2010s, by Californian (USA) artisan pipe-makers John Klose and Jared Coles. Tutored by the legendary Jeff Gracik of J. Alan Pipes, Klose and Coles collaborated to make J&J Pipes before each going their separate ways in 2015. Influenced by Danish, Japanese, and English pipe-making traditions,…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Bari was a Danish pipe-making company founded by Viggo Nielsen in the early 1950s. During the company’s lifetime. Viggo, his two sons Kai and Jørgen, and Åge Bogelund, and Helmer Thomsen all worked for Bari, producing high quality pipes in the Danish style. After Bari, each of these pipe makers would later continue to produce…
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While Dunhill may be Britain’s most famous pipe brand, Charatan is not only older, but has the honor of being the first to have made its pipes entirely in-house. ‘Charatan’s Make’ referred to the fact that, at a time when other pipe companies were sourcing stummels and stems carved from other companies before assembling them…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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To veteran pipe smokers, Dunhill needs no introduction. Beginning in 1907, Alfred Dunhill began selling Dunhill pipes at the tobacconist shop he owned on London’s Duke Street. Very quickly, these pipes gained the reputation of being the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of pipes due to how expertly crafted they were. Today, Dunhill is likely Britain’s most famous pipe…
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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Ashton is an English pipe brand created by William Ashton Taylor, a former Dunhill pipe-maker who left Dunhill in the 1980s to make pipes under his own name. Along with other pipe-makers such as Ken Barnes and Barry Jones of James Upshall and Les Wood of Ferndown, Ashton emerged as part of a new wave…
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One of Turkeys premier Master carvers, Sadik is known for his elaborate pipes shapes in everything from viking to skulls. Details: Length: 8.5″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 4.5oz / 129g
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Originally a science teacher in California, Nathan Armentrout began making pipes in 2009 and has since emerged as one of North America’s most talented, high-grade artisan pipe-makers. Inspired by Denmark’s legendary carvers, Nathan’s designs continue the legacy of the Danish pipe-making movement into the present day and expand that legacy through his own unique interpretations…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Royal Danish was a sub-brand of Denmark’s Stanwell company. Using the same shapes as the main Stanwell line, Royal Danish is now a great way for customers to get their hands on iconic Danish pipes that are no longer manufactured by Stanwell or by any of its sub-brands. What’s more, Stanwell sub-brands were of a…
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Like a great sea vessel, this pipe will take everything you can throw at it. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.6oz / 47g
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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B. Barling and Sons was originally founded in 1812 by Benjamin Barling, and began as a family business making silver-adorned meerschaum pipes. In the early 20th century, however, the Barling family began to produce what the brand is today most famous for – expertly made briar pipes. While Barling pipes still continue to be manufactured,…
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Crafted from premium block meerschaum, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot features intricate double and triple mountings of 925 silver. Impressively sized, these pipes seamlessly blend beauty with functionality. Meticulously hand-carved by a Turkish Meerschaum Master, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot is designed for connoisseurs who appreciate life’s finer things. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl…
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.7mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 2.1oz / 62g
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Featuring an almost neoclassically-proportioned Billiard shape, this meticulously crafted piece by BBB is a striking example. With a generous chamber capacity and adorned in a rich dark walnut finish, this pipe exudes timeless appeal. While there is slight fading to the finish and a few minor scratches and dings around the bowl, overall, the condition…
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Discover the thrill of nostalgia with our unearthed gem – the unused Nimrod Executive Pipe lighter, a testament to vintage elegance. The excitement of stumbling upon this relic, complete with its original box and paperwork, is beyond words. Nimrod secured its patent in 1947, and at its peak, was selling a staggering 1 million units…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking meerschaum pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each…
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Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Crafted from premium block meerschaum, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot features intricate double and triple mountings of 925 silver. Impressively sized, these pipes seamlessly blend beauty with functionality. Meticulously hand-carved by a Turkish Meerschaum Master, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot is designed for connoisseurs who appreciate life’s finer things. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 21.2mm Bowl…
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Crafted from premium block meerschaum, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot features intricate double and triple mountings of 925 silver. Impressively sized, these pipes seamlessly blend beauty with functionality. Meticulously hand-carved by a Turkish Meerschaum Master, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot is designed for connoisseurs who appreciate life’s finer things. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.0mm Bowl…
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Crafted from premium block meerschaum, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot features intricate double and triple mountings of 925 silver. Impressively sized, these pipes seamlessly blend beauty with functionality. Meticulously hand-carved by a Turkish Meerschaum Master, the MBSD Meerschaum Spigot is designed for connoisseurs who appreciate life’s finer things. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.1mm Bowl…
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GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
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Erik Nørding is one of the fathers of Danish pipe-making, and a living legend in pipes. Beginning his career in the 1950s in the SON (Skovbo og Nørding) partnership, Nørding soon went solo, before starting the Nørding workshop and brand. Over the decades, Nørding not only helped define ‘Danish-style’ pipes, but also employed and taught…
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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It only seemed fitting that we start producing block meerschaum Kirsten bowls. This Kirsten LB is one of the first pipes to sport one of our new MBSD Meerschaum bowls. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 2.1oz / 60g
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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It only seemed fitting that we start producing block meerschaum Kirsten bowls. This Kirsten G is one of the first pipes to sport one of our new MBSD Meerschaum bowls. Details: Length: 5.9″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.9oz / 55g
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Don Carlos belongs to a historic lineage within Italian pipe making. The workshop was founded by Bruto Sordini (along with his wife Rosaria), who had previously made pipes for Mastro de Paja, where he also met Giancarlo Guidi. In 1981, Sordini and Guidi left Mastro de Paja to found their own workshop, Ser Jacopo. After…
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Michel pipes were a house brand made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. This pipe, along with others on the MBSD site, is new old stock, and therefore completely unsmoked. I can only imagine Michel himself would have been quite pleased with these pipes….
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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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, Custom-Bilt pipes…
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Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. This particular Kaywoodie looks…
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It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though it is sadly no longer produced, the Nonpareil (meaning ‘without equal,’ or ‘incomparable’) was one of Savinelli’s top lines, which…
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 38g
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Astleys of London, the foremost pipe emporium in the United Kingdom, earned its reputation by serving royalty and offering the world’s most exquisite pipes. Astleys held such influence that esteemed pipe makers like Dunhill, Charatan, Ashton, and Les Wood crafted pipes specifically for the shop. Astleys implemented a sizing system ranging from 1 to 6,…
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Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 23.2mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.4oz / 42g
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If you’re seeking a top-notch block meerschaum pipe that offers quality without breaking the bank, look no further! The size of a block meerschaum significantly influences its price. In contrast to the past, where the main cost of a meerschaum pipe was in the physical crafting, today, the expense is determined by the raw meerschaum….
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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At a cursory glance, you might mistake this for a typical MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe pipe, but it’s far from ordinary! Behold the unique 1 of 1 jumbo Deluxe, boasting an impressive length of just under 8 inches. Combining the dimensions of a Canadian with an Author bowl, this jumbo meer stands out. Additionally, it features…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Tim West is one of the United States’ oldest and most experienced living artisan pipe-makers, having made his first pipe all the way back in 1967, and having become a full-time pipe maker since 1975. A legend in the scene, West has produced thousands of pipes in his lifetime, and has won his far share…
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Nothing fancy, but will make for an affordable companion. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
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Though Steve is no longer among us, his enduring legacy persists through the pipes he crafted during his illustrious career. Steve once remarked that a day spent working with Mike Butera taught him more than a year of dedicated practice in pipe making. Notably, he received accolades for Best Pipe Maker in both 1991 and…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Tim West is one of the United States’ oldest and most experienced living artisan pipe-makers, having made his first pipe all the way back in 1967, and having become a full-time pipe maker since 1975. A legend in the scene, West has produced thousands of pipes in his lifetime, and has won his far share…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded by a French family in Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies. The Guildhall…
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A beautiful bent pipe with a “calabash” like shape and a sandblasted black finish. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.5oz / 45g
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. Crafted with the highest quality block meerschaum, they are the best smoking pipes on the market. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe…
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Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 18.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.1oz / 33g
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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Though Steve is no longer among us, his enduring legacy persists through the pipes he crafted during his illustrious career. Steve once remarked that a day spent working with Mike Butera taught him more than a year of dedicated practice in pipe making. Notably, he received accolades for Best Pipe Maker in both 1991 and…
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Our mid range meers are made of 100% Block Meerschaum and comes with a push / pull tenon system. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 18.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.0oz / 31g
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2.2oz / 64g
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Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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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, Custom-Bilt pipes…
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With a push / pull tenon, this Acorn is made of block meerschaum and is a great size. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 18.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 0.8oz / 24g
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Introducing our MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe Natural, featuring the innovative Briar-Mortis technology and a design inspired by the earth’s meerschaum formations. Retaining much of its natural shape, the remaining portions are expertly crafted into distinctive freehand designs, ensuring each pipe is one of a kind. Every Deluxe Natural is accompanied with a custom-fitted case for added…
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With a push / pull tenon, this Acorn is made of block meerschaum and is a great size. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 0.9oz / 27g
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
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Made in France back in the 70s, this pipe once sat on the shelves of a Charlotte pipe shop. Unfortunately, the shop didn’t stand the test of time so the remaining inventory was auctioned off. Details: Length: 6.3″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.9″ Weight: 1.5oz / 44g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
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Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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This classic Dunhill straight Billiard, in a Group 4 size, stands out as an impressive piece. It’s noteworthy for being labeled “LBS,” signifying that it’s a somewhat slimmer version of a Large Billiard. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g Filter: 6mm Stem: Vulcanite
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Our top-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe pipe is crafted from carefully selected block meerschaum, offering a lightweight and delightful smoking experience. Notably,…
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If you’re in search of a well-crafted block meerschaum pipe of good size, your quest ends here! This pipe is accompanied by a custom-fitted case to ensure secure storage. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
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Our best-selling pipes are the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe series, known for their exceptional quality. The patented Briar-Mortis technology has effectively addressed the common issue of meerschaum pipe stems becoming loose or misaligned. Functioning like traditional briar pipes, each Deluxe pipe is crafted from carefully selected block meerschaum, offering a lightweight and delightful smoking experience. Notably,…
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A graduate of Italy’s prestigious Academia della Pipa, Michele Sottocasa has been making pipes for over a decade under the la Biota name. Prior to becoming a pipe-maker, Sottocasa trained and worked as a designer and art director, and la Biota pipes continue this drive towards a distinct aesthetic vision. The name, ‘la Biota,’ originally…
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Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Barling was a historic English pipe-making company. It was originally founded by Benjamin Barling in 1812, before the invention of briar pipes, as a company that made meerschaum pipes with exquisite silverwork. Later, the Barling family would begin to produce high quality briar pipes, which today the brand is most famous for. This pipe, made…
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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It would not be hyperbole to say that Hans ‘Former’ Nielsen is one of the most celebrated and sought after pipe-makers alive today. Beginning his career at Poul Rasmussen’s workshop at the age of 15, Former would soon go on to work with Sven Knudsen, before becoming the foreman at the legendary WO Larsen pipe…
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 24.0mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 2.5oz / 71g Stem: Vulcanite
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If you’re looking for a great lightweight clincher with a smaller bowl, this is the pipe for you! Oh, it’s also affordable! Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 15.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 0.7oz / 21g
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Custom-Bilt 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, Custom-Bilt pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
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Custom-Bilt 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, Custom-Bilt pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
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For those not in the know, the Grand Slam was a line of pipes by Comoy with a special stinger system intended to cool and dry the smoke from the pipe before it entered the smoker’s mouth. It is often the case that, over time, parts of this system will become lost as the pipe…
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Now this is a pipe worthy of the Pipe of the Year designation! Peterson, one of the oldest and most important remaining pipe making companies, has been making limited edition, yearly pipes since 1997. Sometimes these pipes are unique shapes, and sometimes they are traditional shapes from Peterson’s catalog with a twist added. This one looks to…
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A graduate of Italy’s prestigious Academia della Pipa, Michele Sottocasa has been making pipes for over a decade under the la Biota name. Prior to becoming a pipe-maker, Sottocasa trained and worked as a designer and art director, and la Biota pipes continue this drive towards a distinct aesthetic vision. The name, ‘la Biota,’ originally…
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Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Small in weight and chamber size, this squat tomato is made of block meerschaum that’ll color beautifully as it’s smoked. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 17.4mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 0.7oz / 22g
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Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.9″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
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The Bones series is a line of pipes created by American artisan Chris Morgan. Launched in 2015 with the guiding principle of offering inexpensive, workhorse pipes, Bones pipes are made from decades old (and therefore well seasoned) Italian stummels and acrylic stems. Instead of filling in any purely cosmetic imperfections, the briar of a Bones…
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I’ll be honest, I find this pipe from Denmark’s legendary WO Larsen workshop to be a little strange. It has the grain quality of one of their top of the line Straight Grain pipes, as well as what looks like a grade stamp – ‘2’ – which was used on the WO Larsen Straight Grains….
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Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
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A graduate of Italy’s prestigious Academia della Pipa, Michele Sottocasa has been making pipes for over a decade under the la Biota name. Prior to becoming a pipe-maker, Sottocasa trained and worked as a designer and art director, and la Biota pipes continue this drive towards a distinct aesthetic vision. The name, ‘la Biota,’ originally…
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Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs),…
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Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.8oz / 53g
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Band: E.B WB. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.5oz / 45g
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Tim West is one of the United States’ oldest living artisan pipe-makers, having made his first pipe all the way back in 1967, and having become a full-time pipe maker since 1975. A legend in the scene, West has produced thousands of pipes in his lifetime, and has won his far share of awards for…
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.1oz / 32g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 20.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.4oz / 42g
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We couldn’t find much when researching this large Panter outside of that it was made in France. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 23.2mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 2.5oz / 72g
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This Michel Naturals pipe comes from Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. This lightweight, blonde stained Dublin won’t break the bank, and is also a nice piece of American pipe smoking history. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.0oz / 30g
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Released in the 1958-66 Catalog, the 12B is a “Medium Bulldog” in the shape chart. Patent: 2808837 Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 35g
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At the beginning of this year, we had the privilege of auctioning a collection of Astleys pipes, primarily crafted by Les Wood. These pipes shared several characteristics, including Cumberland stems, Les’s signature on the silverwork, and a common “Hand Cut” stamp on the base of each stem. Recently, we acquired another extensive assortment of Astleys…
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A graduate of Italy’s prestigious Academia della Pipa, Michele Sottocasa has been making pipes for over a decade under the la Biota name. Prior to becoming a pipe-maker, Sottocasa trained and worked as a designer and art director, and la Biota pipes continue this drive towards a distinct aesthetic vision. The name, ‘la Biota,’ originally…
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Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Custom-Bilt 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, Custom-Bilt pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
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A simple and portable shape. Ultralight weight. The pipe you see is the pipe you get! Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 19.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.1oz / 32g
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Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 18.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 19g
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Just a really great looking pre-transition GBD. As a Collector, this poker is on the larger side and is sporting a perspex mouthpiece. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 25.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
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Nice Republic era Peterson! Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 1.6oz / 38g
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Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Tim Fuller was an American artisan pipe-maker based in Idaho, and an occasional contributor to The Pipe Collector, the newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors. Fuller, who produced pipes under the name TC Fuller, was a self-taught artisan who came to pipe-making from previous careers in boat building and construction. Owing to his…
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Nørding was founded by Erik Nørding in the 1960s, and is one of the oldest remaining companies to come out of the Scandinavian pipe-making renaissance that began in the mid-20th century. Now in his 80s, Erik Nørding is one of the most experienced and skilled pipe-makers in the world, and over the decades he has…
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Lyst System pipes were made in Denmark in the second half of the 20th century, though little else is known about them. While the maker of these pipes is a mystery, the pipes themselves hold another secret: they are calabashes, with an upper bowl that snugly screws into the bottom half. The upper bowl is…
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Stanwell pipes have a long history, and Stanwell is one of the most important institutions in all of Danish pipe-making. Perhaps the most pivotal moment in the history of Stanwell pipes was the meeting of owner Poul Stanwell and legendary Danish master carver Sixten Ivarsson. Between the 1950s and the 1990s, Ivarsson created many iconic…
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Bari was a Danish pipe-making company founded by Viggo Nielsen in the early 1950s. During the company’s lifetime. Viggo, his two sons Kai and Jørgen, and Åge Bogelund, and Helmer Thomsen all worked for Bari, producing high quality pipes in the Danish style. After Bari, each of these pipe makers would later continue to produce…
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Peterson’s Kildare line boasts a traditional color palette, with each pipe in the series marked by a chocolatey walnut stain and a jet-black mouthpiece. Additionally, each Kildare pipe showcases Peterson’s esteemed silverwork, as evidenced by this attractive 999 Rhodesian. Details: Length: 5.60 in./142.24 mm. Weight: 1.73 oz./48.99 g. Bowl Height: 1.54 in./39.12 mm. Chamber Depth: 1.09 in./27.69 mm….
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Peterson’s 125th Anniversary Premier System pipes pay homage to 125 years of Charles Peterson’s final patent. These Premier System pipes highlight all of his innovative feats of engineering with top-notch historical accuracy, elevated through select-quality bowls and fitments of semi-precious metals, making these anniversary pipes all the more collectible for Peterson enthusiasts. A vulcanite P-Lip…
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This French Comoy’s Bulldog pipe beautifully combines a cheerful and refined appearance. Its slight forward lean suggests a sense of motion, while its strong lines in the transition and shank highlight its sturdy structure, emphasizing the shape’s robustness. The warm auburn sandblast finish reveals attractive grain patterns on the stummel. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl…
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Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.9oz / 54g Stem: Vulcanite
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This BBB or otherwise known as Britains Best Briars, has a fairly large chamber at over 23mm. An all around beautiful pipe. Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 23.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 2.3″ Weight: 2.6oz / 76g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 42g
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2oz / 57g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.0oz / 31g Stem: Vulcanite
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Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 35g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.5oz / 44g
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Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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I thought for sure we’d be able to learn something about the maker of this horn, but we came up empty. Regardless, it’s a nice shape with an even cooler finish. Details: Length: 6.7″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.3oz / 38g Stem: Acrylic
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Thanks to Rebornpipes, and their great research we think this BBB Special is from the 1930-1950. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 21.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.3oz / 39g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 24.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.45″ Weight: 1.3oz / 37g Stem: Vulcanite
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Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
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Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 50g
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Likely made in the 1970s or 80s, this large Turkish meer has remained unsmoked. Details: Length: 8.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 2.8oz / 79g
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I’ve seen all kinds of African meers from Ben Wade, Peterson, Comoy’s and even Nordings but this is our first Calabresi. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 18.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g
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Details: Length: 2.5″ Bowl Width: 24.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 1.1oz / 32g
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Rich at Briarville sent us this pipe after giving it a full restoration and replacing the stem. If you like a bigger chamber, this pipe is a great option. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 24.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.3oz / 37g
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Established in 1908 by Edmund Hardcastle, this brand has experienced changes in ownership over the years. However, their dedication to producing traditional English pipe shapes has remained unwavering. The “704” Billiard from Hardcastle exemplifies these classic proportions, slightly elevated to present a stately bowl with a roomy chamber, complemented by a slender shank and stem…
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Boasting more than two decades of aging on the briar, Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall,…
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Giorgio Musico, a dedicated supporter of Becker pipes and the manager of the famous Carmignani shop in Rome, began collecting Fritz and Paolo Becker’s work in 1979. This passion led to the establishment of the Becker & Musico pipe shop in Rome and the creation of the Becker & Musico pipe, a collaboration between Giorgio’s…
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We’ve had several Sherwood Rock Sav’s in the past, but haven’t had a chance to read up on the line. Rebornpipes said something in an old blog of his that makes sense to me. The Sherwood Rock was probably Savinelli’s answer to the Custonbilt craze. Who knows. This is a finish you either love or…
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While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
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We acquired this Don Carlos gem at the Chicago Pipe Show, and I must say it’s my personal favorite among the Don Carlos pipes we’ve ever had in our inventory. It appears to be in unsmoked condition, or perhaps just a smoke or two. This pipe is impressively sizable and certainly commands attention! Details:…
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Although this is a Savinelli Extra, this is a sleek looking pipe. The mouthpiece has a slight bent, adding to it’s appeal. Many Savinelli Extras have fills which is certainly a downside! Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.8oz / 53g
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Stamped: Companion Made IN USA k Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 24.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 1.3oz / 39g
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Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 22.3mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
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Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.2″ Weight: 2.2oz / 62g
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Royal Danish is best known for being a sub brand of Stanwells. They share many of the same shape chart. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2oz / 58g
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Even though we stock new Rossi pipes, I have to admit, this is the coolest Rossi we’ve had. They should consider bringing back these older shapes that are outside the norm. We’d definitely be well stocked. The one downside, it’s got a few fills. The plus, it’s unsmoked! Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm…
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This prince is just a great looking pipe. It’s sits well in the hand, and sports a large 24mm chamber! Details: Length: 6.3″ Bowl Width: 23.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 2.1oz / 60g
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A friend of ours had a few pipes they wanted to part with, and this is one of them. It was restored by Mad Pipes LLC. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.0oz / 33g
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This Savinelli really stood out to me, mostly for it’s simplicity but defined shaping. We’ve researched the Extra line but haven’t been able to learn anything definitive. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 21.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g
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Graco doesn’t make the most expensive or fanciest of pipes, but if you want a quality smoker for relatively cheap, Graco is a good choice. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.3oz / 36g Stem: Vulcanite
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Over the past year, we’ve had the honor of offering a significant number of Astley pipes. While the majority of these have featured more conventional shapes, our excitement peaked when we came across this freehand piece. Notably, it boasts an impressive chamber width of 27mm, a testament to the pipe’s substantial size. What’s more, it’s…
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.7oz / 50g
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A chunky full bent Egg. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 18.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 46g
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In contrast to many other Italian pipe makers, Savinelli adheres closely to the traditional proportions inspired by English and French pipe crafting. While the majority of Italian pipe designs tend to embrace dramatic and highly stylized interpretations of classic shapes, featuring notably taller and broader bowls alongside relatively slimmer shanks, Savinelli maintains a more balanced…
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I would love to know how they achieved this finish! This is a rather large pipe, at 61g and Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2.1oz / 61g
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 18.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.2oz / 35g Stem: Vulcanite
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This is a bigger lumberman, likely a size 5 Astleys. It’s been lightly smoked, and meticulously maintained. Details: Length: 7.2″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 49g
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Made in Boston, Ehrlich made a wide range of pipes in both briar and meerschaum. They closed shop in 1968, making this pipe 50+ years old. Details: Length: 6.8″ Bowl Width: 22.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2.3oz / 66g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 18.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 37g
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While it’s difficult to know this cheroots exact age, it’s bone tenon tells me it’s from the earlier half of the 20th century. Details: Length: 3.8″ Bowl Width: 10.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 17g
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Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 1.7oz / 49g
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Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 18.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 1.1oz / 33g
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Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.4oz / 39g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.3oz / 33g
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Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.9oz / 54g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
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This substantial briar pipe hails from the renowned Danish pipe manufacturer, Bari. The “Wiking” series by Bari is highly coveted for its impressive dimensions and distinctive design. This particular specimen features an elegant vulcanite stem. Details: Length: 8.3″ Bowl Width: 26.1mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 5.8oz / 164g
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We’re excited to be listing a large collection of Astleys in the coming weeks. This is the first of 33. The ring grain is stunning. Astleys stocked pipes in sizes 1-6. We think this Dubin would fit into the size 5 or 6 size chart. It’s in near perfect condition, and only been smoked a…
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Details: Length: 7.5″ Bowl Width: 22.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 48g Stem: Replacement / New
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The Blatter family’s pipe-making journey commenced in London during the late 1890s. They later relocated to South Africa before making their final move to Montreal in 1907. With each move, they established a new tobacco shop specializing in pipes and cigars, and every Blatter pipe was meticulously hand-carved. The company boasts a captivating and rich…
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Details: Length: 5.1″ Bowl Width: 17.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.9″ Weight: 37g Stem: Vulcanite
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For the Christmas season, pipe makers often release special pipes with a shared theme, finish, or color palette. This tradition is well-known among historic manufacturers. However, artisan carvers rarely participate due to the time and effort required for each handmade pipe and stem, making it impractical for multiple yearly releases. In an exceptional gesture, Micah…
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Everyone needs a cherry wood Ropp in their collection, right? Details: Length: 10.5″ Bowl Width: 22.5mm Bowl Depth: 2.25″ Weight: 5.2oz / 146g
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The Tsuge Pipe Co., Ltd. had it’s start in the early 20th century, offering traditional Japanese Kiseru pipes, and more European styled pipes in materials woods native to Japan and Iv*ry. Fast forwarding into the 1970’s the company sent six craftsmen to pipe workshops in Italy and Denmark to acquire advanced skills of pipe-making from…
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A mahogany Calabash pipe offers an exceptional smoking experience, thanks to its premium block meerschaum bowl insert set atop the mahogany wood. As you may already know, mahogany has risen in popularity as natural gourds have become scarcer. While it’s slightly heavier than gourds, the mahogany calabash pipe delivers nearly identical smoking quality to its…
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A mahogany Calabash pipe offers an exceptional smoking experience, thanks to its premium block meerschaum bowl insert set atop the mahogany wood. As you may already know, mahogany has risen in popularity as natural gourds have become scarcer. While it’s slightly heavier than gourds, the mahogany calabash pipe delivers nearly identical smoking quality to its…
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I always love running across a Nording that isn’t a traditional freehand. This straight brandy is adorned with a sterling silver band, giving it a sleek appearance. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 21.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2.5oz / 72g
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Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 21.0mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 2oz / 58g Stem: Vulcanite
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Filtered meers are some of our best selling pipes. If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to our MBSD Meerschaum meers, this estate meer is a good option. A 9mm Savinelli charcoal filter is a little too big for this pipe. We suggest using Savinelli 9mm Balsa filters, as they will fit better. Details:…
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Here we see one of Savinelli’s most unique of finishes applied to the “412 KS” — a tall, broad straight Dublin shape. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 43g
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I love partially rusticated pipes. They have an old school look, and have a lot of character. This pipe was owned by a shop in Charlotte that closed in the early 1980s. We had the opportunity to buy a lot of their remaining inventory, which consisted of all kinds of pipes made in the 70s….
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While the carver of this meer is unknown, whoever it was has a ton of experience. The detail is pretty amazing! Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 2.25″ Weight: 84g
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Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 39g Stem: Vulcanite
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We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered…
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 21.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 58g Stem: Lucite
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Details: Length: 12″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 115g
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Details: Length: 4.8″ Bowl Width: 23.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 36g Stem: Vulcanite
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As a GBD collector, it’s tough to see this one go. It’s far and away the nicest GBD Spigot we’ve stocked, and it’s unsmoked with a display box. As you can tell in the photos, the grain is stunning. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 42g
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.1″ Weight: 32g
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If you like lightweight, small chambers and affordable, this Dr Plumb Junior is for you. This 1970s made billiard was originally owned by a pipe shop in Charlotte. When the shop closed in the early 80s, they put the remaining pipes in storage until we recently had the opportunity to buy some. Details: Length:…
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We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered and…
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The Blatter family’s pipe-making journey commenced in London during the late 1890s. They later relocated to South Africa before making their final move to Montreal in 1907. With each move, they established a new tobacco shop specializing in pipes and cigars, and every Blatter pipe was meticulously hand-carved. The company boasts a captivating and rich…
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Nothing fancy, but will get the job done! Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 37g
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We couldn’t find much in our research about Ice Age. It’s certainly unique! Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 49g Stem: Lucite
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Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 44g
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This is an unsmoked, NOS Comoy’s that comes with its original box and sleeve. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 30g
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We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered and…
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This Caminetto is a real beauty. Overall great condition. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 44g Stem: 9mm
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Details: Length: 2.5″ Bowl Width: 22.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 38g
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This Butz Choquin is on the bigger side. It comes with a sleeve and box. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 23.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2.8oz / 78g
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We’ve had the privilege of stocking several Paolo Becker pipes this year. This bent apple is probably my favorite. It’s makes for a great clincher, although it is a little heavy. It also fits great in hand. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 66g Stem: Acrylic
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The 509 is among my favorite Savinelli shapes. The Hercules 509 is no longer made, which is unfortunate. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 22.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 2.5oz / 70g
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Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 18.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 25g Stem: Vulcanite
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Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 49g
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This delightful straight Bulldog by the esteemed French brand Comoy’s beautifully marries a sense of playfulness with an inherent elegance. Its slight forward tilt imparts a subtle hint of dynamism, while the well-defined lines of the transition and shank provide a sturdy base that highlights the shape’s inherent strength. The rich auburn sandblast finish gracefully…
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Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 17.8mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 29g
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Comoy’s “87” showcases a gracefully tapering bowl reminiscent of a Dublin shape, a subtle forward-leaning tilt, a sleek shank design, and a gentle downward curvature. This pipe represents a classic and textbook illustration of the Zulu/Yachtsman shape, and interestingly, it has remained remarkably consistent in its design across various iterations throughout the years. This…
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Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 52g
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Alpha pipes were meticulously handcrafted at the Shalom Pipe Factory in Israel, exclusively tailored for distribution in the United States. This particular Freehand pipe serves as a prime example of the factory’s production—featuring daring, attention-grabbing, and naturally flowing shapes. The shank gracefully ascends from a tightly curved junction and is adorned with four distinct ridges,…
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Savinelli filters are too big for this pipe. We suggest 9mm balsa filters – if a filter is wanted. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 48g Stem: Acrylic
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We appreciate the impact of your feedback, and we are thrilled to introduce the MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, the pinnacle of premium meerschaum pipes you’ve been eagerly anticipating. Our primary objectives for these pipes were threefold: to redefine the fittings commonly found in modern meerschaum pipes, to offer larger bowls, and to incorporate both filtered and…
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This is a really handsome pipe! Ser Jacapo makes some of the finest Italian pipes on the market. This lovat came to us from a customer who is fine tuning his rotation and wanted to part with some of his pipes. Luckily, he took really great care of his pipes. The original sleeve also comes…