Weber Virgin DeLuxe Smooth Dublin Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates [SOLD]

Description

Weber Pipe Co. was a major American pipe company established by German immigrant Carl B. Weber in 1938, also known for writing the book Weber’s Guide to Pipes and Pipe Smoking. In addition to manufacturing Weber pipes, WPC also manufactured Jobey pipes and contracted Karl Erik to produce the Jobey Dansk line during the Danish pipe boom in the later 20th century.

So-called ‘virgin’ finishes – light, blonde stains that leave briar in much the same hue as when it was harvested – are typically only used when the briar itself is of a superior quality, as otherwise the hallmarks of lower quality briar would be easily noticeable. It should be no surprise, then, that this Weber is clearly made from very good briar, with plenty of flame grain and bird’s-eye patterns on it stummel, and no significant imperfections in sight.

The condition is near mint, which I find quite uncommon for Weber pipes.

 

Details:

Length: 5.6″ / 142.2mm

Bowl Width: 0.91 / 23.11mm

Bowl Depth: 1.52″ / 38.60mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 48g