England, 1970s Red Bark is perhaps the best-known and valued Dunhill series among other “retired”. The Red Bark pipes were produced not for a long time – from 1972 to 1987, and in fact, they are traditional sandblasted Dunhills, but smokers and collectors are still attracted by these pipes and their unusual staining. By the…
England, 1969 That’s a very rare sample of the Dunhill Shell Briar pipes stamped with a letter shape code instead of a number. Such codes were used at times prior to 1976 (according to Pipephil) and the shape “P” corresponds to “1/2 bent bulldog”. A unique collector’s finding!
Ireland, 1910-15 Despite its previous owner claimed that the pipe comes from the Pre-Patent times, we would politely disagree. The pipe is de facto a “Peterson system”. The innovation of the Peterson’s System pipes and the beginning of the Peterson’s patent period happened almost simultaneously close to 1875. Therefore it’s difficult to imagine a “pre…
USA,1950s A very interesting Kaywodie pipe from 1950’s. Both the streamliner shape (so much popular at those times) and the technically advanced drilling approach make this sample a really collectable piece of American pipe making history. The drilling is done under the chamber with two drought holes down to bottom of the chamber in order…
England, 1960-70s One of the most famous English tobacco shops, Bewlay & Co. Ltd was founded in 1870 at 49 W. Strand, London by Jewish family Elkan, who emigrated from the Netherlands. On the early stage the business was positioned as a tobacco retailer, Bewlay was one of the first, who started to sell cigars….
England, 1960s A very pleasant and comfortable Charatan’s Make pipe of their best period (“Lane era”), i.e. late 1960s – early 1970s, when the glory of Charatan’s eclipsed all competitors, including Dunhill. Despite the poker shape is a quite conservative standard, Charatan’s carvers added their own unique Charatan’s vision and style to it. Sincerely recommended!
England, 1950-60s A rare and collectable Parker pipe made in late 1950s or early 1960s! On one hand this pipe belongs to the famous Dunhill family, on the other hand in 1950s Parker was a unique “company in company” even with own separate supply and marketing policies. Therefore many pipe smokers and collectors do prefer…
USA, 1950s A pipe born in a house with a view on Manhattan! Ludwig Stern was a successful pipe manufacturer since 1893. In 1911 he reorganized his company along with his brother Hugo. The new rebranded company “L&H Stern Smoking Pipes and Holders” initially resided on Manhattan, but moved to Brooklyn in 1920. Except the…
England The bright example of the new generation of English pipes made in popular “Danish” style. The pleasant grain and comfortable shape. Invicta began as a pipe repair service (“Medway Briars”). The careful choice of material, successful market policy and the experienced with Dunhill and Charatan carvers made the company one of the live legends…
England Invicta began as a pipe repair service (“Medway Briars”). The careful choice of material, successful market policy and the experienced with Dunhill and Charatan carvers made the company one of the live legends of British briar. Invicta pipes is a product of cooperation of three masters – Colin Fromm (Charatan’s, Dunhill), Bill Ashton-Taylor (Dunhill,…