Astleys Rusticated Banker Estate Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

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 Barry Jones of James Upshall. As a result, Astleys pipes are prized for their quality, and as examples of the very finest British pipes.

This particular Astleys is a very traditional banker. While not as common these days, during the 20th century it was a staple in pipe catalogs, such as those of Comoy’s, Dunhill, and GBD.

The condition is good. There’s some rim darkening and a little finish fading.

 

Details:

Length: 5.2″ / 132.0mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.13″ / 28.70mm

Weight: 1.8oz / 52g