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England, 1960-70s This pipe didn’t require much effort to restore, and identifying it seemed fairly straightforward: if we look closely at the dimensions, the way the shape adapts to the grain of the briar itself, the style of the mouthpiece, and the font, this is of course a Charatan’s product from the so-called Second Lane...

England, 1950s Barling family-era pipes are a pleasure to work with, not only because they are highly sought after by collectors, but also because they are incredibly durable. The mouthpiece may already be bitten, the markings worn off, and the top of the bowl nicked from being knocked against a heel (a habit, unfortunately, common...

England, 1950-70s A very well-designed and well-balanced piece crafted by the artisans at John Redman’s London factory in the latter half of the 20th century. Everything looks appropriate and natural—the shape, a beautiful classic English slightly bent bulldog; the size—not small, but not too bulky to cause discomfort; carefully selected briar with a very pleasant...

England, 1950-70s To trace the history of this striking Redman pipe, you need to cross the big, beautiful ocean and dock in Baltimore. There, right in the city centre on the north-east corner of Howard and Lexington Streets, ask for Stewart’s Department Store; it was extremely well known in the middle of the last century....

England Judging by its design features, this pipe, manufactured by the London-based John Redman company, reflects trends in the pipe-making world of the second half of the 20th century; we would date it to the 1960s or 1970s. Just as Charatan’s “Make Selected” is the second-highest grade after “Supreme”, Aristocrat pipes are positioned in the...

England Another example of the oversized Aristocrat Superman pipes from the London-based John Redman company, dating from the 1960s or 1970s. A very large, very impressive English “pot,” designed, of course, not for quick smoke breaks on the go. This is a pipe for an entire evening, filled with relaxation, detachment, and reflection on the...

England Don’t get us wrong, but a well-chosen pipe mouthpiece—like a nice pair of shoes for a woman—highlights natural beauty, draws attention, and completely transforms the overall look. Even a plain, machine-made bowl will shine in a new light after the right mouthpiece upgrade. And all the more so if it’s a solid English pipe...

England Apparently, in this way the craftsman from John Redman’s pipe factory in London is hinting that he has long wanted to go on holiday, preferably somewhere exotic. Jokes aside, the Canberra series was unique in its own way, capable of encompassing both restrained, classic pieces and rather free-spirited creations – from unexpected freehand designs,...

England Whilst John Redman’s higher-end models, such as the Royal, Special, or Aristocrat, were often characterised by unconventional shapes and very striking dimensions, clearly reflecting changing consumer tastes in the second half of the 20th century, the pipes from the Redonian series fundamentally continued to adhere to a traditional understanding of classic shapes and sizes,...

France, 1970-80s We have already featured many pipe makers on our website who came to the art of pipe-making from what were, at times, completely unexpected fields of human endeavour — engineers, diplomats, and military personnel. French welder Jean Masson took up woodworking in his thirties; in 1971, he took over the Jules Guichon pipe...