England, 2004 Dunhill Dress pipes are relatively young; the series was introduced in 1973 and is distinguished by dark (in the most cases black) smooth finish. Despite the dark stain is hiding natural briar grain the “Dress” pipes look luxurious indeed!
England, 2003 The “Cumberland” series is relatively young in comparison to other lines – it was introduced in 1979 and named in honor of Cumberland Street – the street where production and warehouse capacities of the company existed comfortably for many years. But such brindle ebonite stems (“cumberland” stems – also a Dunhill’s invention!) make…
England, 1998 The idea of using bamboo came from the WWII times when supply of briar to the United kingdom faced a really dramatical shortage and the English manufacturers looked for any possibility to use different materials if not for the complete pipe making, but at least to compensate for the deficit of briar. Competent…
Italy, 1996 A truly Italian example of how to celebrate the birthday: the unique luxury “120 anni” (120 anniversary) Savinelli jubilee pipe made in 1996. Yes, the Savinelli artisans really did show their very best skills when created and carved this gem!
France Zino Davidoff (1906-1994), one of the most famous tobacco businessmen and revolutionary (even iconic) people of the XX century’s culture said “the pipe is a valuable companion, the essence of tranquility and must be smoked with respect”. Of course, the rich variety of luxury tobacco and tobacco related products offered under the Davidoff brand…
England, 1980-90s The patent 2135179 (https://patents.google.com/patent/US2135179) for a “hurricane type” pipe with the integrated wind cap was issued to Frederick Hudes in 1938 in the USA. So it’s the most probably an American invention. But contrary to others numerous novelties this idea was successfully adopted not only by American manufacturers such as Mastercraft (“Sparkproof “),…
England, 1950s The history of the English pipe making, condition of the pipe and the sort of briar hint this pipe was made before the 1960s: the deep distinct sandblasted surface reminds Dunhill Tanshell and Shell pipes made within the period from the end of the WWII till the early 1960s. We believe that Ganneval,…
Germany One of the most successful models among the extremely rich variety of the VAUEN products: an elegant, lightweight and comfortable slightly bent pipe with the very practical meerschaum lining and traditional German 9 mm filter.
Germany There’s another example of the limitless creativity shown by VAUEN, the leading German briar manufacturer. The VAUEN pipoo series was invented to attract more young and active people who prefer quick and easy occasional smoke. The best it’s smoked with the VAUEN pre-made tobacco rolls, though smoking of conventional tobacco in the pipoo is…
Italy A very practical and comfortable pocket pipe rest from Savinelli. The device has normal used condition not excluding some surface wear, but without any identified major issues. Approximate dimensions 7.5 x 4 x 1.4 cm (2.95 x 1.57 x 0.55″), the rest weighs 28 gr.