Floral Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe
$135.00Details: Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm Bowl Width: 0.82 / 20.82mm Bowl Depth: 2.07″ / 52.57mm Weight: 2.8oz / 80g
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SMS I. Baglan Large Skull Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe
$180.00Ismail Baglan is one of the best known carvers of modern meerschaum pipes. This pipe was originally purchased at the KC pipe show back in 2017-18. Details: Length: 9″ / 228.6mm Bowl Width: 0.87 / 22.09mm Bowl Depth: 1.55″ / 39.37mm Weight: 4.5oz / 128g
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SOLD OUT!Kiko Rusticated Bent Billiard Estate African Block Meerschaum, Other Estates
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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SOLD OUT!Antique Straight Apple Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Amber Stem
While it’s tough to be certain where this old meer originated, I suspect it was made in Austria in the early 20th Century. It’s got a bone tenon and a beautiful amber stem. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 24.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g
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SOLD OUT!Doctor Watson Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Unsmoked
I’ve said before may times that the closest art form to meerschaum carving is classical sculpture, and that this is perhaps most exemplified by the form of the bust, which each commonly employs. This one takes as its subject a far more modern figure than classical sculpture however, that being one of the two most…
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SOLD OUT!Bent Mushroom Lattice Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Turkish Estates
While I’m of course pretty partial to our own-brand, MBSD Meerschaum pipes, that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate genuine meerschaum artistry when I see it – regardless of the maker. This one I liked a lot. I’ve put it under the “Dublin” tag, but it’s really more of a mushroom shape, which really fits the…
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SOLD OUT!SMS Wind Cap Vase Sitter Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Turkish Estates
Though I’m of course partial to our MBSD-brand meerschaums, that doesn’t mean I don’t recognize genuine artistry in the craft when I see it, regardless of the maker. This meer, from the highly respected SMS make, is an example of exactly that. It’s a beautiful vase-like creation – very old-world, in fact – with a…
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SOLD OUT!CAO Large Claw Egg Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Fitted Case
It wasn’t long ago that rather being known for Cigars, CAO was the main importer of block meerschaum into the United States. Judging by the case, this is CAOs earlier meers. It’s a large eagle claw and comes with a fitted case. Details: Length: 7″ / 177.8mm Bowl Width: 0.79 / 20.06mm Bowl Depth:…
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SOLD OUT!SMS Lattice Canadian Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe
This is one of those pipes that I have a hard time selling. The craftsmanship is excellent. The shape, especially in meerschaum, is pretty rare. It’s a large pipe, at over 6 inches long and a chamber just shy of an inch in width, yet weighs only 50g. This pipe made today would be $350.00…
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SOLD OUT!SMS lattice Bent Panel Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe
As you probably know, we many many of our MBSD meers on traditional and danish shapes. It’s always cool to see an older meer inspired by the same shape charts. Details: Length: 6″ / 152.4mm Bowl Width: 0.85 / 21.59mm Bowl Depth: 1.74″ / 44.19mm Weight: 1.1oz / 54g
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SOLD OUT!SMS Smooth Danish Egg Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe
As you probably know, we many many of our MBSD meers on traditional and danish shapes. It’s always cool to see an older meer inspired by the same shape charts. Details: Length: 5.2″ / 132.0mm Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm Bowl Depth: 1.36″ / 34.54mm Weight: 1.3oz / 38g
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SOLD OUT!SMS Boot Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Unsmoked
SMS was among the more popular makers of meerschaum. It’s always cool to run across a pipe like this and it be unsmoked. Details: Length: 6.5″ / 165.1mm Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ / 35.56mm Weight: 1.9oz / 56g
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SOLD OUT!Paykoc Large Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Unsmoked
This pipe was purchased at the KC pipe show back in 2016 or 17. It’s about as ornate as it gets for a bigger meer. The best part, its unsmoked. Details: Length: 7″ / 177.8mm Bowl Width: 0.83 / 21.08mm Bowl Depth: 2.4″ / 60.96mm Weight: 3.5oz / 102g
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SOLD OUT!Gourd and Meerschaum Estate Calabash Pipe [SOLD]
This is one of the pipes we’ve had sitting in our drafts for some time now but haven’t had the time to publish. We sometimes hold one or two back for when a customer requests a Calabash – which is fairly often. Details: Length: 7″ / 177.8mm Bowl Width: 0.96 / 24.38mm Bowl Depth:…
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SOLD OUT!Magnum Claw Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Turkish Estates [SOLD]
Claws are one of the most common yet difficult shapes makers in Turkey can attempt. While this Claw is unsigned, it’s obvious the carver had a great deal of experience. Judging by the initial coloring, it’s smoked as great as it looks. Details: Length: 7.5″ / 190.5mm Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm Bowl Depth:…
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SOLD OUT!Hilson Magnum Meerschaum Lined Bent Billiard Estate Briar Pipe
Hilson is something of an outlier in the pipe world, in that it is a successful company not from England, Denmark, France, the USA, or indeed any of the countries typically associated with pipe-making. Instead, Hilson is a pipe company that began in Belgium. Hilson was founded by the Hillen family in Bree in the…
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SOLD OUT!CAO Ismet Bekler Hand carved Sultan Block Meerschaum Pipe
This vintage Ismet Bekler came to use through our trade program. The original owner bought this meer back in the 80s from the Tinderbox. While CAO is widely associated with cigars nowadays, it wasn’t long ago that their primary business was importing meerschaum into the United States. It’s safe to say Ismet Bekler and his…
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SOLD OUT!Fleur De Lis, Meerschaum Lined 135, Straight Billiard Estate Briar Pipe (GBD)
From the beginning of the 20th century until the early-1980s, the famed GBD pipe company had factories in England and in France. Fleur de Lis was a sub-brand manufactured in the French GBD factory, specifically for meerschaum-lined pipes. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.7oz / 50g
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SOLD OUT!Kiko 7 Straight Billiard African Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Kiko 86F Rusticated Meerschaum Lined Estate Briar Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Hilson Mardi Gras Smooth Straight Meerschaum Lined Billiard Estate Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Hilson is something of an outlier in the pipe world, in that it is a successful company not from England, Denmark, France, the USA, or indeed any of the countries typically associated with pipe-making. Instead, Hilson is a pipe company that began in Belgium. Hilson was founded by the Hillen family in Bree in the…
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SOLD OUT!Kiko Rusticated African Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Antique Silver Mounted Block Meerschaum Kalmasch Pipe [SOLD OUT]
We’re revisiting our roots! It’s been a while since we’ve undertaken such an extensive restoration of an antique meerschaum pipe. Back in the day, before focusing on estate pipes, we specialized in restoring and selling these valuable pieces. This particular pipe, classified as a Kalmasch due to its shape, is a remarkable example. The securely…
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SOLD OUT!Kiko Genuine Block Meerschaum Straight Bulldog [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Vintage Oom Paul Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 36g
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SOLD OUT!Unsmoked Block Meerschaum Vest / Pocket Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Here’s an interesting pipe. I’m not sure I’ve seen one like it before – a meerschaum pipe in the vest pocket style. I’m not sure who made it though. Perhaps the simple ‘V P’ stamp indicates that it was made by the Belgian Vinche tobacconist, founded by Jean-Baptiste Vinche in the mid-19th century. I’m afraid…
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SOLD OUT!Fleur De Lis by GBD 9437 Meerschaum Lined Pot, Estate Briar Pipe
From the beginning of the 20th century until the early-1980s, the famed GBD pipe company had factories in England and in France. Fleur de Lis was a sub-brand manufactured in the French GBD factory, specifically for meerschaum-lined pipes. This really is a rather beautiful pot from GBD’s Fleur de Lis make. The straight grain patterns…
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SOLD OUT!Hilson Fantasia Meerschaum Lined Estate Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Hilson is something of an outlier in the pipe world, in that it is a successful company not from England, Denmark, France, the USA, or indeed any of the countries typically associated with pipe-making. Instead, Hilson is a pipe company that began in Belgium. Hilson was founded by the Hillen family in Bree in the…
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SOLD OUT!Don Roberto Meerschaum Lined Rusticated Billiard Estate Briar Pipe
There is little in recorded pipe history about the maker, or makers, of Don Roberto pipes. Collectors have pointed out the similarities between Don Roberto shapes and shape codes and those of GBD and Savinelli, suggesting that the pipes were made, at various times and in various places, for or by those companies. Sometimes it…
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SOLD OUT!True Lattice Straight Apple Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
A lot of “Lattice” block meerschaum pipes have the appearance of lattice but aren’t true lattice meers. This old meer is a true “Lattice” meaning the outer part of the bowl has been carved around the inner bowl. Only true Master pipe makers in Turkey have the skill needed to pull of such a feat….
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SOLD OUT!Roaring Tiger Block Meerschaum Pipe, Unsmoked [SOLD OUT]
The gentlemen who originally owned this meer purchased it in Turkey back in the early 80s. He said he thought it looked so cool that he didn’t smoke it. The meerschaum used to carve it is fairly porous as it weighs right at 50g, which also tells me it’ll color quickly. Details: Length: 6.8″…
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SOLD OUT!Peterson’s Drymeer Sandblasted Straight Pot Estate Briar Pipe, Meerschaum Lined [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!1940s Kaywoodie Block Meerschaum & Gourd Calabash Estate Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Fleur de Lis 549 by GBD, Meerschaum Lined Bent Bulldog Estate Briar Pipe [SOLD OUT]
From the beginning of the 20th century until the early-1980s, the famed GBD pipe company had factories in England and in France. Fleur de Lis was a sub-brand manufactured in the French GBD factory, specifically for meerschaum-lined pipes. This GBD-made Fleur de Lis is quite delightful. It has the stout and stubby proportions famous to…
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SOLD OUT!Antique Block Meerschaum Pipe, Screw in Bowl
A few years ago we had the opportunity to meet a fellow antique pipe collector. This gentlemen owned the biggest private antique pipe collection I’ve ever seen. Every 4-6 months he would call, offering to sell us 25-30 pipes. This antique meer came from that collection and matches exactly what he considered to be a…
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SOLD OUT!CAO Lattice Bent Author Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
While today COA is known for their cigars, that wasn’t always the case. COA employed some of the best master carvers in Turkey. This beautiful bent author is a true lattice pipe, meaning the outer part of the bowl has been carved around the inner bowl. The trademark CAO inlay is in the stem and comes…
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SOLD OUT!Hilson Smooth Meerschaum Lined Bent Dublin Estate Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Hilson is something of an outlier in the pipe world, in that it is a successful company not from England, Denmark, France, the USA, or indeed any of the countries typically associated with pipe-making. Instead, Hilson is a pipe company that began in Belgium. Hilson was founded by the Hillen family in Bree in the…
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SOLD OUT!Antique Bull Estate Block Meerschaum Cheroot Pipe [SOLD OUT]
A gentleman in Pennsylvania reached out to us to help him sell his antique meerschaum collection. Among the collection was this cheeroot pipe, used many decaded ago to smoke small cigars. The detail in this old meer is about as good as it gets. Both horns are still intact which isn’t all that common for…
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SOLD OUT!Bent Apple Bamboo Shank Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Kaywoodie Block Meerschaum Pipe, Unsmoked [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Royal Danish by Stanwell Estate Briar Pipe, Danish Estates [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Barling 6589 T.V.F. Sandblasted Straight Billiard Estate Briar Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Kiko 6, Straight Billiard Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Kiko Natural Block Meerschaum Pipe, African Estates [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Medico Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Kiko 104, Jumbo Bent Billiard Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Echt Bernstein Austrian Straight Billiard Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 38g
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SOLD OUT!Barling Guinea Grain 6229, Straight Apple Briar Pipe, English Estates [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Echt Natur Meerschaum Ultralight Dublin Block Meerschaum Pipe, Austrian Estates
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 18.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 19g
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SOLD OUT!Vintage Straight Dublin Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Case [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 42g
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SOLD OUT!Vintage Unsmoked Sultan Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Calabresi Straight Billiard, African Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Smooth Calabash Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Turkish Estates [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.2″ Weight: 2.2oz / 62g
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SOLD OUT!Vintage Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, Unsmoked [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 18.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 37g
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SOLD OUT!Hilson Mondial 116, Block Meerschaum Lined Estate Briar Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 1.7oz / 49g
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SOLD OUT!Kiko Genuine Block Meerschaum 25, Estate African Block Meerschaum, Tanzanian Estates [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.4oz / 39g Stem: Vulcanite
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SOLD OUT!Bent Apple Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, 9mm [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Vintage Block Meerschaum Estate Pipe, Bearded Sultan [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Vintage Block Meerschaum Estate Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.1″ Weight: 32g
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SOLD OUT!Straight Billiard Block Meerschaum Estate Pipe, Case [SOLD OUT]
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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SOLD OUT!Kiko 1 Genuine Block Meerschaum, African Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 44g
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SOLD OUT!Vintage Lattice Bent Billiard Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 49g
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SOLD OUT!Echt Meerschaum Proctus Sheep Skin Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 17.8mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 29g
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SOLD OUT!Large Bent Apple Block Meerschaum Pipe, 9mm [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 52g
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SOLD OUT!MBSD Meerschaum Deluxe, Bent Apple, Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe, 9mm [SOLD OUT]
With every batch of MBSD Meerschaum meers we receive, we will keep a few for the purposes of quality control. This large apple was one of them. As you can see in the photos, the color is coming along beautifully. You’d think based on the color that it’s been smoked a lot, but the opposite…
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SOLD OUT!Vintage Block Meerschaum Pipe, Bearded Sultan, Unsmoked [SOLD OUT]
This is a classic vintage meer, likely made in the 70s or 80s. It’s a fairly stout pipe, and fits well in the hand. It’s unsmoked, and ready to be enjoyed by it’s new owner. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 70g
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SOLD OUT!Manx Laxey Rusticated Pot Estate Block Meerschaum Pipe [SOLD OUT]
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 43g Stem: Vulcanite
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SOLD OUT!Kiko Bulldog African Block Meerschaum Pipe, African Estates [SOLD OUT]
We’ve listed several Kiko meers in the last few months. Outside of the Jambo (Ben Wade) this is my personal favorite. I’ve always loved Bulldogs, so this is just a great looking pipe. Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 45g Stem: Vulcanite