Vauen stems from Germany’s oldest tobacco pipe manufacturing company, tracing its roots back to the founding partnership of Karl Ellenberger and Carl August Ziener in Nuremberg, 1848. Out of the Ellenberger-Ziener partnership soon came the Vauen make itself, which grew to become Germany’s largest and most enduring pipe brand – a title that it continues…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
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…
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…
While originally born in Italy, Thomas Cristiano emigrated to the United States at the age of 16, quickly finding work in the S.M. Frank factory in Long Island. S.M. Frank is a historic American pipe-making company, and at this time Cristiano worked on Frank-owned makes such as Kaywoodie. Later, Cristiano departed to make his own…
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…
Like Castello, Mastro de Paja holds a special place in the world of Italian high-grade pipe workshops. Founded in 1972 by Giancarlo Guidi, the MdP team was soon joined by Giannino Spadoni and Bruto Sordini with the Guidi and Spadoni at the helm of the company until 1981. Guidi then left with Sordini to found…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 offered 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…
Tsuge is Japan’s largest and most internationally renowned pipe company, having been founded in 1936 by Kyoichiro Tsuge. In the 1970s, however, Tsuge was so impressed by the pipes coming out of Denmark, that he sent two of Tsuge’s own master pipe-makers, Kazuhiro Fukuda and Smio Satou, to hone their craft under the likes of…
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…
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…
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…
$100.00Original price was: $100.00.$84.00Current price is: $84.00.
MBSD Classic is our series of, well, classic meerschaum pipes, with an eye to affordability. As meerschaum has a special place in our heart, we wanted to offer pipes made from this special material to suit every budget. Our classic line is also intended to give those who haven’t yet tried smoking a meer a…
$235.00Original price was: $235.00.$220.00Current price is: $220.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$235.00Original price was: $235.00.$210.00Current price is: $210.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$230.00Original price was: $230.00.$215.00Current price is: $215.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$380.00Original price was: $380.00.$350.00Current price is: $350.00.
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…
$240.00Original price was: $240.00.$220.00Current price is: $220.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$240.00Original price was: $240.00.$215.00Current price is: $215.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$240.00Original price was: $240.00.$220.00Current price is: $220.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$240.00Original price was: $240.00.$220.00Current price is: $220.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$240.00Original price was: $240.00.$220.00Current price is: $220.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$230.00Original price was: $230.00.$215.00Current price is: $215.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$350.00Original price was: $350.00.$300.00Current price is: $300.00.
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…
$325.00Original price was: $325.00.$275.00Current price is: $275.00.
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…
$240.00Original price was: $240.00.$200.00Current price is: $200.00.
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. The ‘Fossil’ was the name adopted for sandblasted pipes…
$220.00Original price was: $220.00.$200.00Current price is: $200.00.
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
$550.00Original price was: $550.00.$500.00Current price is: $500.00.
MBSD Meerschaum Masters is our line for special, typically figural, meerschaum pipes carved by some of today’s greatest living meerschaum carvers. For this pipe, we enlisted the services of Turkish master Kenan. The closest classical art form to meerschaum carving is sculpture. In this instance, the closest analog in the sculptural arts as classically defined,…
$190.00Original price was: $190.00.$150.00Current price is: $150.00.
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…
The Sportsman is a make that has largely been lost to time—as is the fate of many makes. These pipes were produced around the mid-20th century and distributed by John Hudson Moore, Inc., an American company that distributed other classic 20th century makes, such as Sasieni. This particular Sportsman is a classic apple shape, which…
Though I’m not sure who made it, I’ve a strong suspicion that this particular meerschaum had a very specific inspiration for its design: the “320” shape made by Savinelli. Like the 320, it is a distinctly chubby author shape, with this one also having the advantage of being able to nicely color over time. This…
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 offered 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…
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…
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…
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories…
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…
Like many pipe companies, Dunhill capitalized on the Danish freehand boom of the 1970s by contracting a master Danish pipe-maker to carve freehand pipes for them. This pipe-maker was a man named Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Preben Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the…
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…
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…
I’m afraid I don’t know who made this freehand, though I do know that it was made by a Danish carver, and the country of manufacture stamping is uncannily similar to the one used by Preben Holm. The mixed finish is also something Holm had a proclivity for. It’s a nice, solid pipe, though, with…
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…
This might just be the gnarliest rustication I’ve ever seen. In fact, it almost looks like it’s been rusticated and sandblasted, which would certainly be something. It looks even better when juxtaposed with the far more classical bent brandy shape underneath. Combine that with the pipe’s horn ferrule, and you’ve got a workhorse if I ever…
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…
Like Alfred Dunhill’s Windshield, or various silver-capped briars, the Hurricane was one of the many 20th century inventions intended to help smokers enjoy their pipes in less than favorable weather. Many of these inventions originated in Britain, which makes sense for a nation infamously beleaguered by gales and rainfall. The “Hurricane” wind cap system was…
Though I’m not sure who made it, I’ve a strong suspicion that this particular meerschaum had a very specific inspiration for its design: the “320” shape made by Savinelli. Like the 320, it is a distinctly chubby author shape, and even features a rustication style similar to certain Savinelli models. This pipe is completely unsmoked….
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,…
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 offered 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…
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…
John Peel is a pipe make that appears to have fueled debates within the community for a long time. Exactly who made them—and, perhaps more importantly, when they made them—is still being pondered, as more John Peel pipes turn up on the estates circuit. This is an example of one of Barling’s John Peel pipes, as clearly…
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…
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,…
Richard “R.C.” Johnson started his pipe-making career at Weber, all the way back in 1939, later leaving and making pipes under his own name. Over the years, he established himself as one of America’s most notable pipe-makers. This large and highly unique panel design is very much in the American freehand tradition, while also being…
Though I can’t be sure who made this meerschaum, it does have an enjoyable plumpness to it, reminiscent of Savinelli’s famous 320 author shape. It is also completely unsmoked. Details: Length: 5.2″ / 132.0mm Bowl Width: 0.78 / 19.81mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ / 33.02mm Weight: 2.1oz / 62g
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…
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,…
While for many years China has been associated with factories pumping out cheap rosewood pipes, HS Studio is different because, as far as my understanding goes, the pipes are mostly made freehand by artisan carvers, kinda like the great Danish ones of old, or Savinelli’s Autograph division. If you’ve been keeping up with the world…
Armellini is something of a hidden gem in the world of Italian pipe-making. It is also a make that deserves more recognition, given the singular contributions of its namesake, Mauro Armellini, to Italian pipe history. Mauro himself began his pipe-making career at the Rossi factory in the 1960s, before it was acquired by Savinelli. Later,…
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…
While for many years China has been associated with factories pumping out cheap rosewood pipes, HS Studio is different because, as far as my understanding goes, the pipes are mostly made freehand by artisan carvers, kinda like the great Danish ones of old, or Savinelli’s Autograph division. If you’ve been keeping up with the world…
MBSD Classic is our series of, well, classic meerschaum pipes, with an eye to affordability. As meerschaum has a special place in our heart, we wanted to offer pipes made from this special material to suit every budget. Our classic line is also intended to give those who haven’t yet tried smoking a meer a…
MBSD Classic is our series of, well, classic meerschaum pipes, with an eye to affordability. As meerschaum has a special place in our heart, we wanted to offer pipes made from this special material to suit every budget. Our classic line is also intended to give those who haven’t yet tried smoking a meer a…
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 offered 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…
MBSD Classic is our series of, well, classic meerschaum pipes, with an eye to affordability. As meerschaum has a special place in our heart, we wanted to offer pipes made from this special material to suit every budget. Our classic line is also intended to give those who haven’t yet tried smoking a meer a…
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…
Gigi pipes occupy an interesting position in the history of Italian pipe-making. The story begins with the founding of Sociedade Rovera, a pipe-making company in Varese, Italy, by the Rovera family. As members of the Rovera family left to start their own ventures, the dynasty associated with the name would be split into several companies;…
Mario Grandi pipes are made by Italy’s Pierluigi family, headed by Aldo Pierluigi, an artisan pipe-maker since the 1970s. The Pierluigi family are also responsible for the Pierluigi make, as well as Mastro Beraldi. This particular pipe is a highly distinct rendition of the traditional apple by Aldo Pierluigi’s Mastro Beraldi make. While its shank…
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 offered 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…
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….
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. Here we have a nice, large lumberman shape from…
Alpha pipes were made by Israel’s Shalom company. Shalom holds the title of being the only pipe factory to have operated out of Israel. Over the years, Shalom put out pipes in a variety of styles, from classic English and French shapes to pipes with a more modern, Danish aesthetic. Alpha was a Shalom brand…
I’m not sure who made this pipe. It may well have been a second by one of the great freehand carvers, such as Preben Holm, Karl Erik, or Erik Nording. It’s a nice design, featuring an acorn-like bowl paired with an Oom Paul sitter figure. The condition is very good. Minor inner rim darkening and…
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…
MBSD Classic is our series of, well, classic meerschaum pipes, with an eye to affordability. As meerschaum has a special place in our heart, we wanted to offer pipes made from this special material to suit every budget. Our classic line is also intended to give those who haven’t yet tried smoking a meer a…
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 offered 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…
Tsuge is Japan’s largest and most internationally renowned pipe company, having been founded in 1936 by Kyoichiro Tsuge. In the 1970s, however, Tsuge was so impressed by the pipes coming out of Denmark, that he sent two of Tsuge’s own master pipe-makers, Kazuhiro Fukuda and Smio Satou, to hone their craft under the likes of…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
KB&B, or Kaufmann Bros & Bondy, was an American pipe company established in the mid-19th century, most famous today for having created Kaywoodie. The company originally made pipes under the KB&B name, but their innovative designs and patents soon led them to market several makes under the KB&B umbrella, including Kaywoodie, Yello-Bole, and CPF. While…
Johny Pipes are made by artisan Meysam Jahani. While Jahani previously worked in a university, he ultimately left to take on pipe-making in a professional capacity. Jahani’s specialties are calabash shapes – some traditional, some more modern – through which he continues to explore and perfect designs that have been constant fixtures in the world…
At MBSD we sell a lot of high-grade, high-quality pipes from various iconic makes, but the pipes we’re most proud of are our meerschaums. Right from the beginning, we wanted to offer the best smoking meers on the market, and to do this, we had them made with two distinct features. First, we made sure…
Mastro Geppetto pipes are made by the Italian workshop brand Ser Jacopo. One could call them Ser Jacopo’s series of ‘affordable’ pipes, and while this would be correct purely from the standpoint of price, it wouldn’t be entirely fair to them in other regards. Geppetto pipes are hand made from the same high-grade briar as…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
This elegant Rhodesian Is pure class. The nickel band and military mount are a great accompaniment to the sleek black sandblast. Details: Length: 6.6″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 38g
Peterson’s Christmas pipe has been an annual release since 2009, comprising a wide array of the Irish brand’s classic shapes, all united by a singular finish and handsome accents. For 2023, the line is defined by a crisp sandblast that calls back to vintage pipes from the early 20th century, stained a deep ruby hue…
Peterson’s Christmas pipe has been an annual release since 2009, comprising a wide array of the Irish brand’s classic shapes, all united by a singular finish and handsome accents. For 2023, the line is defined by a crisp sandblast that calls back to vintage pipes from the early 20th century, stained a deep ruby hue…
Peterson’s Christmas pipe has been an annual release since 2009, comprising a wide array of the Irish brand’s classic shapes, all united by a singular finish and handsome accents. For 2023, the line is defined by a crisp sandblast that calls back to vintage pipes from the early 20th century, stained a deep ruby hue…
Peterson’s Christmas pipe has been an annual release since 2009, comprising a wide array of the Irish brand’s classic shapes, all united by a singular finish and handsome accents. For 2023, the line is defined by a crisp sandblast that calls back to vintage pipes from the early 20th century, stained a deep ruby hue…
Peterson’s Christmas pipe has been an annual release since 2009, comprising a wide array of the Irish brand’s classic shapes, all united by a singular finish and handsome accents. For 2023, the line is defined by a crisp sandblast that calls back to vintage pipes from the early 20th century, stained a deep ruby hue…
A festive presentation fit for the season, the 2023 edition of the Saint Nicholas series elevates a range of Savinelli’s most popular shapes with a dark burgundy stain, concise rustication, and a mouthpiece of deep blue acrylic. A complex accent of nickel and white acrylic completes the aesthetic, echoing the look of snow and tinsel….
Bennie Joe Pipes has developed a close friendship with MBSD Pipes, and we’ve had the privilege of witnessing his remarkable journey as a pipe maker. From our front-row perspective, we’ve observed his growth and the formidable challenges he has faced while pursuing his dream of crafting pipes. Whether it’s navigating the complexities and expenses of…
Customers either love or hate stained meerschaum. The colors are either too bold or they feel as if the unnatural coloring process takes away from what makes block meerschaum so great – the coloring. While I somewhat agree, this grey Meer is stunning. It’s a great combination of colors so that it’s not super loud…
Bennie Joe Pipes has developed a close friendship with MBSD Pipes, and we’ve had the privilege of witnessing his remarkable journey as a pipe maker. From our front-row perspective, we’ve observed his growth and the formidable challenges he has faced while pursuing his dream of crafting pipes. Whether it’s navigating the complexities and expenses of…
A festive presentation fit for the season, the 2023 edition of the Saint Nicholas series elevates a range of Savinelli’s most popular shapes with a dark burgundy stain, concise rustication, and a mouthpiece of deep blue acrylic. A complex accent of nickel and white acrylic completes the aesthetic, echoing the look of snow and tinsel….
We had the delightful opportunity to encounter Premal Chheda at this year’s Columbus pipe show. Premal is a prominent figure in the pipe enthusiast community, renowned as the proprietor of Smokers Haven and Rawkrafted. He also stands out as a skilled pipe artisan, known for meticulously handcrafting top-tier pipes. Premal conceived the notion of creating…
A festive presentation fit for the season, the 2023 edition of the Saint Nicholas series elevates a range of Savinelli’s most popular shapes with a dark burgundy stain, concise rustication, and a mouthpiece of deep blue acrylic. A complex accent of nickel and white acrylic completes the aesthetic, echoing the look of snow and tinsel….
We had the delightful opportunity to encounter Premal Chheda at this year’s Columbus pipe show. Premal is a prominent figure in the pipe enthusiast community, renowned as the proprietor of Smokers Haven and Rawkrafted. He also stands out as a skilled pipe artisan, known for meticulously handcrafting top-tier pipes. Premal conceived the notion of creating…
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…
In 1972, Luigi Viprati embarked on his journey of crafting pipes, eventually earning acclaim as one of the world’s most revered pipemakers. Exclusively utilizing the finest grade briar, he skillfully creates pipes that blend artistic elegance with the inherent beauty of natural materials. Every single pipe is meticulously handcrafted in Italy. Recently, this exquisite Viprati…
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…
Peterson’s most premium limited release, the Pipe of the Year resurrects a discontinued shape from the Irish brand’s back catalog. For 2023 Peterson has reintroduced the X160, which dates to as early as 1906. It was one of the first Peterson designs to feature a P-lip button and served as the precursor from which a…
This is a new concept we are trying. This block meerschaum pipe was white, but colored blue. The black stem is a good combination with blue colored meerschaum. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 37g
Included with this stunning wolf meerschaum pipe it this matching ceramic stand for display. Details: Length: 7″ Bowl Width: 20.9mm Bowl Depth: 2.1″ Weight: 111g
Echt Bernstein is commonly mistaken for a person’s name, but in reality, it translates to “Real Amber” in German. These pipes are highly regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship and collectible value, given the scarcity of intact amber meerschaum pipes due to amber’s delicate nature. This exquisite pipe comes with its original case and remains in…
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 aren’t manufactured by Stanwell or by any of its sub-brands anymore. The shape 53 is Stanwell’s take on the…
MBSD Pipes proudly presents Bennie Joe Pipes — an up-and-coming artist of exquisite pipes for the discerning smoker and collector. Run by Prasetya Tri, Bennie Joe creates elegant and enchanting models with striking character. All hand-carved in a single workshop in Indonesia, these pieces give you a sophisticated smoking experience. They stand as works of…
The band is removable Large Pipe Fits really well in the hand Either unsmoked or smoked once or twice Details: Length:5.1″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 69g
Introducing the second ALM pipe to grace our collection in as many months. It hails from the same remarkable assortment of pipes, yet the mystery surrounding the maker persists. While we may not possess additional information about the craftsman, one thing is certain – this pipe is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and undeniable beauty….
Introducing a vintage Nord-Coat pipe by the renowned Erik Nording. This exquisite pipe showcases a sandblasted, virgin finish that adds a unique texture and character to its appearance. Paying homage to the charm of a weathered patina, darkened portions along the rim and shank end beautifully emulate the effects of time and use. Erik Nording…
We are delighted to possess one of the most exquisite cigar holders ever crafted. Its sheer beauty leaves a lasting impression. The first striking feature is its impressive length, surpassing the average 2-3 inches found in typical holders, as it stretches well beyond six inches. The coloration of this masterpiece is truly unparalleled, boasting a…
Original vulcanite stem. It seems to have undergone minimal restoration and retains its amazing early charm. The pipe is a magnificent Jumbo Chesterfield Churchwarden from the renowned Kaufman Brothers & Bondy Yello-Bole collection. With markings indicating “Honey Cured Briar,” this pipe can be dated back to the years 1933-1936, shortly after the Yello-Bole trademark was…
This pipe is indeed quite intriguing. It appears that the brand City Natural may be an offshoot of City De Luxe, which itself was a sub-brand of GBD. The shared logo on the mouthpiece reinforces this connection, and there is even a GBD shape named 1351 that aligns with City Natural’s naming convention. However, it…
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. This shape 127 De Luxe Milano, while being from a line that hasn’t been produced for several decades, clearly shows why…
At MBSD Meerschaum, we take great pride in presenting our MBSD Meerschaum Masters series. We have meticulously selected each block of meerschaum by hand, with the expertise of Master Carver Sadik Yanik. Sadik is renowned as one of the finest meerschaum carvers in the industry, and he has personally carved and signed each pipe with…
The “321” is essentially a scaled down version of the ever-popular “320 KS” Author shape, maintaining that signature designs inherent soft curves and stout proportions, only in a handier size. With the “One Starter Kit”, Savinelli offers this shape in either a medium-walnut smooth finish or the dark auburn rustication seen here, included with its…
The “321” is essentially a scaled down version of the ever-popular “320 KS” Author shape, maintaining that signature designs inherent soft curves and stout proportions, only in a handier size. With the “One Starter Kit”, Savinelli offers this shape in either the medium-walnut smooth finish seen here or a dark auburn rustication, included with its…
Please note the last photo highlighting the chip along the rim of the bowl. The Fischer family has a long history in pipe making, spanning several generations. Fischer carves meerschaum and high grade briar pipes. Vintage Paul Fischer Block Meerschaum Tobacco Smoking Pipe, Presentation Case.
As you see in the photos, this is a tiny pipe. The photo with two pipes is to show the size of the listed pipe. Junior Scoop Mini Bulldog Estate Tobacco Smoking Pipe.
We recently ran across a collection of around a dozen vintage unsmoked Kaywoodie pipes. This Kaywoodie Presentation was part of that collection. The Presentation is one of Kaywoodies top models. Over 500k blocks of briar are sorted in order to find one block that reaches the Kaywoodie expectation of a flawless piece of briar to…
Stanwell’s ‘M’ designation after a shape number indicates a mount was added to an existing design. In this case, a brass army mount has been added to Stanwell’s shape 83, a classically inclined bent billiard from the historic Danish pipe-maker. With a crisp black sandblast, this De Luxe 83M features an army mount that will…
The Mikazuki Short is available in either a red sateen or the elegant black matte finish before you. Kiribi’s Mikazuki Short offers the same elegant mix of Art Deco styling and traditional Japanese themes, only in a more convenient, scaled down package. Like the standard Mikazuki, each design features waxing crescent moon-like arches along the…
Please note the last photo. There are two small dings on the exterior of the bowl. Otherwise a beautiful pipe. The nomenclature has been worn down with time. Comoy’s “Select Straight Grain” pipes barely missed the mark of being Comoy’s top graded pipe, a Specimen. Comoy’s Select Straight Grain 334 Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, London.
Please note the slight charring along the rim. This is a beautiful Canadian by WO Larsen. It was lightly smoked, and is in overall good condition. W.O. Larsen Lumberman Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, Handmade, Denmark.
Beautiful pipe by the world’s premier meerschaum carver. Would be a great addition to any collection. Sadik Yanik Block Meerschaum Churchwarden Skull Tobacco Smoking Pipe, Unsmoked.
Nomenclature American The Reg # is only partly legible Slight charring along the rim American Smoking Pipe Company Bent Dublin Sitter, Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe, USA.
Sadik Yanik is one of the world premiere meerschaum carvers. It’s a privilege to own such a beautiful pipe. Large Sadik Yanik Skull Block Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe, Unsmoked, Signed, Case.
This pipe was professionally restored by Briarville, who’s widely regarded as one of the best pipe restorers around. Stanwell Danish Design Vario Partially Rusticated Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe.
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…
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…
** Please note the last photo. The weld around the shank is starting to weaken. If this pipe isn’t being used as decor, and will be smoked, this will need to be addressed. This is a beautiful antique pipe. It weighs in at over 8oz, and has double sterling silver mounts. Large Antique Belgian Kalmasch…
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…
It’s difficult to tell by the photos, but this is a large pipe. Certainly not what you think of when English pipes come to mind. We are not certain if this is the original mouthpiece, as there is no GBD logo on the stem. Vintage Large GBD Gulliver 200 Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe.
This beautiful pipe is from the now-defunct, premier pipe shop Astley & Co. of 109 Jermyn Street, London. This is a highly collectible pipe, due to the doctor shape, origin, age, and had the original bone tenon. Antique Astley Block Meerschaum Estate Tobacco Smoking Pipe, London, Case.
Neerup pipes are made by Peder Jeppesen, who began his career in the workshops of the legendary Danish pipe-makers Karl Erik Ottendahl and Erik Nording. Peder’s style has changed over the years, with his more recent work displaying a playfulness in design that is not often seen, even within the avant garde stylings of the…
Please note the last photo – there is a scratch on the mouthpiece. The stem has also been glued, as part of an old repair. Large Antique Block Meerschaum Bent Billiard Tobacco Pipe, Diamond Shank, Case.
Here’s an interesting pipe for you – a Betram, named for the famous pipe factory in Washington, DC. Between the 1920s and the 1970s, Bertram sold pipes to America’s political and entertainment stars, and these pipes were renowned both for their quality and for the overwhelming demand they attracted. Catering to such figures as Douglas…
These beautiful meerschaum pipes come directly from world-renowned artisans working by hand. This model’s complex design and fine detail work recommend it for the discerning pipe enthusiast. It’s the perfect choice for enjoying tobacco or simply growing your collection. Every one of our hand-carved pipes begins in Eskisehir, Turkey. It’s there that the material is…
RBC – Reiss Brothers Company is considered to be the grandfather of Kaywoodie. We had a new stem made for the cutty. Briarville performed the work. He glued the mouthpiece, so the stem can’t be removed from the shank. Antique RBC Block Meerschaum Cutty Tobacco Pipe, Case.
We had Briarville make a new stem as the original had broken. As a result, the pipe as is didn’t sit well in the case, preventing it from closing. Antique Block Meerschaum Cheroot Cigar Holder Tobacco Smoking Pipe of Lady.
This model is being used in the upcoming AMC show, Mayfair Witches. These beautiful meerschaum pipes come directly from world-renowned artisans working by hand. This model’s complex design and fine detail work recommend it for the discerning pipe enthusiast. It’s the perfect choice for enjoying tobacco or simply growing your collection. Every one of our…
These beautiful meerschaum pipes come directly from world-renowned artisans working by hand. This model’s complex design and fine detail work recommend it for the discerning pipe enthusiast. It’s the perfect choice for enjoying tobacco or simply growing your collection. Every one of our hand-carved pipes begins in Eskisehir, Turkey. It’s there that the material is…
Stanwell’s shape 11 is one of the most renowned designs created for the company by legendary pipe-maker Sixten Ivarsson. A distinctly shaped, slightly bent pot, this example of the 11 is from Stanwell’s short lived ‘Antique’ line, which added partial sandblasting and an acrylic mount to existing designs. Well preserved for its age, this rare…
Rare meerschaum pipe in a great state of preservation. Beautiful coloring. Stem is not included, which was normal today, and when originally sold. Date – late 1800s, early 1900s. WA William Aitken – Birmingham 1800s Antique Austrian Meerschaum Pipe, Double Mounted Silver, w/ Original Case.
Please note the silver mount, where the damage is. Will need to be repaired if you are purchasing to smoke. Ornate Antique 19th Century Block Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl, Victorian.
Inspired by the Roman god of wine and vineyards, Savinelli’s Bacco pays tribute to all Italian red wines with mouthpieces of custom-cast, deep red acrylic and alternating accent bands that further enhance the palette. Here in the Natural finish, the dashing “904” Zulu/Yachtsman embodies a sense of Italian refinement, its light stain contrasting against the…
*** pipe not included *** A molded rubber pipe rest for the car designed to prevent messy spills and a damaged pipe. New Car Tobacco Pipe Rest, Stand, Holder.
These beautiful meerschaum pipes come directly from world-renowned artisans working by hand. This model’s complex design and fine detail work recommend it for the discerning pipe enthusiast. It’s the perfect choice for enjoying tobacco or simply growing your collection. Every one of our hand-carved pipes begins in Eskisehir, Turkey. It’s there that the material is…
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. This Comoy’s…
These beautiful claw egg meerschaum pipes are carved out of meerschaum that was recently mined in Eskisehir Turkey. Eskisehir is the meerschaum capital of the world. Once the meerschaum is mined, they are hand carved. Each claw pipe we have is uniquely different. Once the carving process is finished, the pipes are sent across town…
These beautiful claw egg meerschaum pipes are carved out of meerschaum that was recently mined in Eskisehir Turkey. Eskisehir is the meerschaum capital of the world. Once the meerschaum is mined, they are hand carved. Each claw pipe we have is uniquely different. Once the carving process is finished, the pipes are sent across town…
Perfect to hold your pipe to let it cool, or to display your favorite pipes. The pipes in the photographs are strictly for display, and do not come included. Foldable Collapsible Tobacco Pipe, Smoking Pipe Holder Display.
This is an interesting pipe. It’s inscribed to Francis Edward, in 1955 San Francisco. We assume these were sold as souvenirs, but could be wrong. Nonetheless, pretty cool pipe. Vintage 1955 San Francisco Hand Carved Souvenir Briar Tobacco Pipe.
This is a large antique meer. The long stem cannot be removed, so it’ll ship as pictured. Will need to be cleaned and sanitised if you plan on smoking this pipe. Large Antique 19th Century Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe, w/ Nice Cherry Wood Stem.
This beautiful old meerschaum pipe has been around for well over 100 years. Referred to by some as a Kalmasch pipe. They typically originated out of Europe throughout the 1800s, leading into the 1900s. Over the years collectors have brought then here to the United States. The cracks you see at the base are cosmetic….
Please note the last photo… A few of the small silver balls lining the silver mount are missing. Will need to be cleaned and sanitised if you plan on smoking this pipe. Large Antique 19th Century Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe, w/ Nice Cherry Wood Stem.
These beautiful meerschaum pipes are carved out of meerschaum that was recently mined in Eskisehir Turkey. Eskisehir is the meerschaum capital of the world. Once the meerschaum is mined, they are hand carved. Each pipe we have is uniquely different. Once the carving process is finished, the pipes are sent across town where the cases…
These beautiful meerschaum pipes are carved out of meerschaum that was recently mined in Eskisehir Turkey. Eskisehir is the meerschaum capital of the world. Once the meerschaum is mined, they are hand carved. Each pipe we have is uniquely different. Once the carving process is finished, the pipes are sent across town where the cases…
We’ve had this pipe sitting around for a few weeks, and have spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out who made it. The gentleman who owned it originally loved old American made pipes. He had several unique custombilts, doodlers, etc. When we first saw this pipe, we assumed it was a custombilt….
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. This Comoy’s…
The stand does not come included. We left the patina on the silver, as it gives the Spartan helmet windcap character. This is a really unique pipe, that could be the centerpiece of any collection. Comes with an ornate cherry stem. When we had the opportunity to purchase this pipe from a collection in Germany,…
This is a beautiful piece, and would be a great addition to any collection. There is minor chipping on the cigar mount. Antique 1800s Meerschaum Cigarette Cigar Holder Pipe, All Original, Amber Stem.
One of the reasons we love antique meers is the craftsmanship. It’s difficult to find modern meerschaum pipes that have the quality and craftsmanship of antique pipes. This particular pipe has great coloring. The windcap was removed at some point, but doesn’t affect anything. The heart shaped mount is unique. Kalmasch: A traditional German pipe…
Very nice hand carved claw meerschaum pipe. It comes with its own custom fitted case Nice Block Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Of Claw Holding Egg, Fitted Case.
This is a cool pipe. Very sleek in design, and has a modern look despite it being 122+ years old. Rare, Large Antique 19th Century Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl, Double Silver….
Our MBSD Meerschaum pipes are carved by one of the most talented meerschaum masters working today. Our meerschaum is mined in Eskişehir Turkey, the meerschaum capital of the world. Once it’s mined, and carved, the pipes are brought across town where the cases are hand crafted, custom made for each pipe. We have a lot…
We’ve had the privilege of owning several rare and unique pipes, but this is without a doubt the nicest. We almost feel uncomfortable having it, as if it belongs in a museum somewhere. The carving on the face of the pipe says “der Kaiser” referencing the German Emperor. The bowl of the pipe is hallmarked…
This beautiful pipe has three hallmarks on the shank and bowl silver mounts. OB, three stars with two on top, a cross with a loop, and a W 3. Despite hours of research, the best conclusion we could come up with is it’s from Belgium, and the first half of the 1800s. Large 1800s Ornate…
Please note: from years of use, the windcap is coming loose on one side of the hinge. The interior of the bowl is also deteriorating. This will make a better display piece. Beautifully Colored Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl, Rare, Silver Mount.
This pipe comes with its original case, but one of the hinges is loose, causing the case not to open smoothly. Beautiful 19th Century 1800s Antique Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe, w/ Original Case.
It’s difficult with large pipes to really show just how large they are. This pipe fits into that category. It’ll likely be one of the nicer pipes in your collection, standing at 6×6″, without a stem. Large, Beautifully Colored Antique 1800s Block Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl.
Great Coloring. If used to smoke, it’ll continue to color into a deep plum, purple color. Early 1800s Antique Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl, Double Mounted Silver Kalmasch.
This pipe comes with its original case, but is missing it’s mouthpiece. We do work with a great restorer who we can refer you to, if you decide you want to have one made. 19th Century Meerschaum Cheroot Cigarette Holder Of Victorian Woman.
Great Coloring. If used to smoke, it’ll continue to color into a deep plum, purple color. Early 1800s Antique Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl, Double Mounted Silver Kalmasch.
It’s difficult to express how large this bowl is. We’ve included two photos, to help express how large it is. One with our mouse, and another with a typical meerschaum bowl. The meerschaum portion of the bowl is 6″ long, 7 with the shank. Massive Antique 1800s Meerschaum Tobacco Pipe Bowl, Kalmasch, Double Silver.
Rare meerschaum pipe in a great state of preservation. Stem is not included, which was normal, and when originally sold. 1800s Antique Austrian Meerschaum Pipe, Double Mounted Silver
This beautiful pipe is hallmarked by British silversmith William Aitken. This large pipe, with the cherry wood stem is over 12″ long. We believe this pipe was made in the 1890s. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Large, Antique 19th Century Meerschaum Pipe, Hallmarked By William Aitken.
There is an old crack along the shank, but has been addressed in a previous restoration. It smokes like it did in the late 1800s. The maker was Anton Klitsch, of Vienna Austria. He was a pipe maker from the mid 1840s to 1860. The makers name is engraved on the pipe. This is a…
There is a small crack where the stem and shank meet. The stem still fits firmly, but will likely need a restoration. Vintage KBB Yello-Bole Imperial Smoking Pipe Imported Briar Billiard Carved.