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Mastercraft was a major American pipe company in the mid-20th century, with Bing Crosby being one of its most famous clients. However, Mastercraft did not manufacture pipes. Instead, they imported pipes from high-quality European makers, such as England’s Orlik, France’s Jeantet, and Italy’s Brebbia, offering these pipes to the American market. When we think of…
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
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
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:…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 36g
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…
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…
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…
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″…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 38g
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 18.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 19g
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 42g
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
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
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.2″ Weight: 2.2oz / 62g
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
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 1.7oz / 49g
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.4oz / 39g Stem: Vulcanite
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
Details: Length: 12″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 115g
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.1″ Weight: 32g
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 44g
Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 49g
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 17.8mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 29g
This is a pretty cool quad panel meer. It’s comes with a handmade fitted case for safe keeping. Details: Length: 6.1″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 42g
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
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 43g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 43g Stem: Vulcanite
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
This is a beautiful old pipe that as some point has been repaired. When you see an old pipe, especially meerschaum with a silver cap at the bottom of the bowl, you know it’s been repaired. These pipes were notorious for not passing a pipe cleaner, and clogging easily. The easiest solution was to drill…
