England, 1949 A lightweight, lightly to moderately smoked patent period Dunhill Grade A pipe (Bruyere) from 1949, featuring a canonical pot shape and patented Dunhill inner tube. It seems that there is nothing to complain about the pipe – the condition is really excellent! Pipe markings “A”, “DUNHILL \ LONDON” “MADE IN ENGLAND 9”, “PAT…
England, 1950-70s The Comoy’s Royal grade is both one of the oldest and one of the rarest to date. Royal Comoy pipes appeared in the late 1930s and were then considered the absolute highest grade. However, very soon, the Royal pipes were replaced by the Blue Ribband series. After the Second World War the Royal…
England, 1960s Evidently, this pipe has endured a challenging and turbulent journey throughout its biography. Beyond the customary cleaning, deoxidation, and polishing, considerable effort was invested in sanding and mending numerous scratches and dents on the bowl, carefully repairing a tooth mark on the stem, and securing two shank cracks with a nickel band. Though…
England, 1984-96 An eye-catching and unique, large and capacious pipe, meticulously designed by the former top Charatan carver, Barry Jones, for the esteemed James Upshall Pipe Company. This exceptional creation seamlessly combines high-quality briar with a mesmerizing grain, skillfully carved into an alluring shape. Our estimation places this pipe between 1984 and 1996, as evidenced…
England, 1930-50s According to Pipedia, “Two Star” BBB pipes were considered entry-level devices in the 1930s, catering to the practical and budget-conscious mass-market smoker. Nevertheless, the pipe we proudly offer today stands out as a truly unique and attractive piece with its exceptionally rare and elegantly refined pickaxe shape, exuding an overall impeccable condition. Our…
Italy This may not be the most valuable Ser Jacopo pipe we have ever showcased, but its allure lies in its convenient and comfortable shape, masterful rustication, and, of course, the prestigious name it bears. Judging by the dotted logo on the mouthpiece, it belongs to the period between 1983 and 1997, an “early” Ser…
France “Maitre Pipier” is not a brand solely owned by a particular manufacturer; instead, it serves as a distinguished appellation utilized by renowned French artisans and manufacturers like Butz-Choquin, Chacom, Ropp, Jean Chretin, Jean Lacroix, and others. They employ this prestigious marking to showcase their most captivating and finest pipes, epitomizing their exceptional craftsmanship. The…
Denmark, 1980s At first sight, the pipe appears to be a part of the illustrious “Danish Golden era” freehands, standing proudly alongside the likes of Preben Holm, Karl Erik, and Holtorp creations. And indeed, this initial impression seems warranted, as the nomenclature reads “SUNALP \ HANDCUT DENMARK.” However, our investigations led us to an interesting…
USA, 1940-50s This is one of the “old style” Kaywoodie Hand Made pipes produced between 1946 and 1955, possibly even earlier in the 1940s. All the details on the pipe confirm that it is an ancient and valuable historical rarity: the 4-hole stinger is stamped “Drinkless” and a patent number (a little hard to read…
USA, 1950s Step into the 1950s, an iconic era of American history, where rock’n’roll melodies filled the airwaves, majestic cars cruised the streets with booming radio receivers, and the American pipe industry was flourishing. Amidst this vibrant period emerges a true American classic – behold, the Dr. Grabow’s Starfire. As if paying homage to the…