Chacom Montbrilliant 861 Smooth Brandy Estate Briar Pipe, French Estates, 9mm

Description

Chacom is one of France’s most historic and iconic makes. Its founders, the Comoy family, began their career as boxwood pipe-makers in the early 1800s, before briar had even been discovered, with Henri Comoy (of Comoy’s fame) emigrating to England in 1879 and founding the country’s first briar pipe factory. In 1922, Henri and his nephews, the Chapuis, founded the Chapuis Comoy pipe factory in Saint-Claude, France, which shortly after began producing pipes bearing the partnered families’ names – ‘Cha’ for Chapuis, and ‘Com’ for Comoy. Chacom has been the biggest name in French pipes ever since.

This particular Chacom belongs to the Montbrilliant line, notable for its mahogany stain, cumberland-hued acrylic stem, and pair of brass collars at the latter’s base. Red and gold is such a timeless and elegant color combination—something not lost on the designers of the Montbrilliant.

The condition is very good. Some rim darkening and a couple of small, superficial scratches on the bowl. The pipe is chambered to accommodate 9mm filters, but should also fit an adapter of some variety if preferred.

 

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.78 / 19.81mm

Bowl Depth: 1.52″ / 38.60mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 56g