England, 1950-70s This Comoy’s series was named most probably in honour of the famous Astors family known for its prominence in business, society, and politics in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 19th and 20th centuries. The 309 shape is very popular between pipe colectors and recognized as on the of the…
Ireland, 1922-37 A true pre-republic Peterson’s pipe made in the period between 1922 and 1937. The pipe is elegant, lightweight and has a perfect genealogy! The chamber is a bit out of the bowl center. Perhaps the previous owner used to smoke it and drive a car with a right-hand wheel.
Denmark, 1960s Danish carver Preben Holm was perhaps the most bright and inspiring person in history of pipe making. He sold his first pipes before his 16 birthday. Preben Holm was one of most significant inventors and developers of “Danish pipe design” and many smokers and enthusiasts respect him as a father of freehand pipes….
England, 1912 A very old and very collectable pipe from Louis Blumfeld, head of the “Blumfeld’s Best Briars” later became known as “Britain’s Best Briars”.
Ireland, 1940s A “pre republic” era collectable Peterson pipe made most likely between 1945 and 1949 when the manufacturer returned old stamping “MADE IN IRELAND” on pipes. Excellent, capacious Irish pot!
Denmark, 1960s The Danish pipe from the most famous Stanwell period. The registration number was obtained by the company in 1948 and Stanwell pipes were stamped with it until the early 1970’s. The shape 04 was designed by a great friend of the Stanwell – Sixten Ivarssson. The “M” states for the military mount stem….
Italy In 1886 Ferdinando Rossi founded a pipe factory in Barasso, Lombardy. Over the time production came to leading positions: between two world wars Rossi’s factory was recognized as the largest in the world, 860 people worked there (95% of them – women), 50 000 pipes a day (it’s not a typo! yes, 50 000…
Unknown Pipe manufacturers used a number of technoligies and tricks to satisfy smoker’s requirements and give as much smoking confort as possible. One of the popular ideas in 1920-1950 was a special construction of the stem and the lips. Many people know and appreciate Duncan dental system which has been used also in pipes made…
Italy Hand made pipe from a great Italian carver. Aldo Pierluigi started carving pipes in the 1970s, all pipes are made from the best Italian briar, all bowls are carved and finished by hands, no templates. Until today Aldo works 12 hours a day 7 days per week and is famous as one of the…
USA The pipe has stamping of two famous and legendary American manufacturers. But it’s not a mistake: since 1953 Dr. Grabow company was merged with Henry Leonard & Thomas Inc. All further owners (United States Tobacco company, Lane Ltd., IPAL) continued to produce the popular Royalton series until our days. The pipe was very lightly…