Custombilt Rusticated Lovat Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

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.

Here we have a slightly more classically-proportioned (though no less rugged) Custombilt, in the form of a traditional and relatively lightweight Lovat. Based on the stamping, this pipe should be from the “Eugene Rich” era of 1946-53, when Tracy Mincer and Eugene Rich were in partnership for the production and sales of Custombilt pipes.

The condition is fair. Rim darkening and handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 5.4″ / 137.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.91 / 23.11mm

Bowl Depth: 1.53″ / 38.86mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 40g