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Much like in Denmark or Japan, many of the great names in Italian artisan pipe-making got their start working for other greats in their famous workshops. This was the case for artisans such as Giancarlo Guidi, Luigi Radice, Sergio Ascorti, and Maurizio Tombari. Luigi Viprati, on the other hand, is one of the few self-taught…
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. The opera is a relatively strange shape in the world of pipe design, even in…
Joseph “Joe” Cortegiano was an American artisan working out of New York. Cortegiano made pipes under his own name – as with this one – as well as house-brand pipes for New York’s iconic pipe outlets, such as E. Wilke, Barclay-Rex, and Ed Burak’s Connoisseur make. From a distance, this pipe may look a little…
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…
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…
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…
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. This one is completely unsmoked. Details: Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm Bowl Width: 0.89 /…
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…
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….
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…
Nomenclature: Dunhill Black Briar 41252 Made in England(18 underlined) Details: Length: 4.7″ Bowl Width: 23.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 28g Stem: Vulcanite
These are great pipes for the money. They were sold by a shop in Charlotte that closed in the early 80s. They’ve remained unsmoked. The quality of briar is good, and the shaping is even better. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 23.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 28g Stem: Vulcanite
This older Meer has a few things that always help a pipe shape. A twist in the shaping, a unique shape, and great condition. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 31g
The 901 is a tricky Savinelli shape. They are a challenge to clean due to the oval shaped bowl. This pipe came to us without the mouthpiece. It took two shops to make a stem that we felt fit our expectations. The new stem was cut out of vulcanite rod. Overall the pipe is in…
