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, 1950-70s According to Wilczak & Colwell own “Supreme” series were produced by Charatan’s, Orlik, Comoy’s and Hall & Fitzgerald. It’s definitely not a Charatan’s make pipe and hardly can be a H&F product (look for comparison at their Clifton pipes). With regards to Comoy’s the word supreme was used rather as an addition to…
England, 1950-70s The lovat shape was initiated in early XX century and they say Colonel Henry Fraser, Lord Lovat smoked such pipes so the name was adopted in his honour. Several sources of information state that Gerald Grundging & Company was the first manufacturer stamped the name of Lord Lovat on the pipes of this…
Italy A pleasant example of the Italian refinement, elegance and lightness: a very nice comfortable and lightly smoked lovat of the one of the most popular series from “Savinelli”.
England A convincible eye-catching traditional English lovat pipe made on the John Redman factory in London in the middle of the XX century. Canberra line was positioned as an upper middle grade, it contained both convincing and well styled classical shapes and freehands and fancy creatures. The pipes were popular among smokers as good and…
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.
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…