Custombilt Rusticated Canadian Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates [SOLD]

Description

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 are prized by collectors, pipe history enthusiasts, and those who generally appreciate a well-made smoking machine.

It’s somewhat rare to see a Custombilt Canadian like this one. It’s certainly a large pipe, as Custombilts tend to be, but rather than being stout and stubby, it’s quite elegant in its proportions. The signature Custombilt rustication is quite distinct too, looking more like flames licking up the side of the bowl than deep, earthy furrows into raw briar.

The condition is very good, though there are a couple of tooth intents in its vulcanite stem. These won’t affect the pipe’s smoking properties, in any case.

 

Details:

Length: 7.2″ / 182.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.82 / 20.82mm

Bowl Depth: 1.51″ / 38.35mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 46g