England
The pipe markings are “ASTLEYS \ 109 JERMYN ST \ LONDON” and “56” . The length is 12.5 cm, bowl’s height is 4.7 cm. External diameter of the bowl is 3.0 cm, internal diameter is 2.0 cm. The depth is 4.1 cm and this pipe weights 31 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.
England, 1950s A very well preserved classical English lovat pipe made during the family, “pre-Lane” era. You may see that the shape number is located on the left side of the shank (from the smoker’s perspective) together with other stampings, what is typical for the Ruben era. So the pipe was made in 1950s, hardly…
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, 1947-67 The Hardcastle’s pipe made between 1947 and 1967 when the company was already aquired by Dunhill but was lead still by the “family”management. The pipe was smoked perhaps just once or twice – the chamber is very clean. There was a small neatcrack in the shank repaired and the shank banded additionally with…
England, 1960s It’s perhaps the best example how a simple and almost purely geometric shape can turn out into an unexpectedly wonderful exciting work of art. A little bit freehand, a little bit lovat and eye catching straight grain briar – the very high grade (“Selected” was next to the incomparable highest “Supreme” line) Lane…
England, 1950-70s Among numerous GBD grades the Prehistoric pipes were always hunted and appreciated because of theirs fantastically wild and aggressive sandblast finish. This amazing GBD prehistoric lovat pipe was made most probably in 1970’s latest and promises a wonderful smoke for its new owner.
USA, 1930s The pipe from a pre WWII collection. William Demuth Company was one of the most famous and respected pipe makers in USA established back in the 1862. The first big success and fame were achieved with the Presidential series (29 carved meerschaum likenesses of American Presidents). The Royal Demuth series was developed on…