Germany (GDR) It would be good to start by saying that Schweina in Thuringia could well have laid claim to the role of Germany’s St Claude; however, to be honest, neither the economic conditions nor the political and historical circumstances were likely to favour such a development. The largest pipe-making business in Germany was founded…
England, 1950-70s In fact, the lack of markings doesn’t always throw you off the scent. For example, in this small, comfortable pipe one can unmistakably recognise a product of the renowned GBD company from the 1950s–70s. This combination of a shallow, neat sandblast and geometric panels is nothing other than a hallmark of the GBD…
Italia The Molina name is relatively new in the pipe-smoking community; the brand has been around since 2004. However, as we can see from the shape, the materials, and the skilful adaptation of the straight grain, today’s pipe is not the work of a novice nor a cheap basket pipe, but a thoroughly respectable creation…
France It’s unlikely we’ll tell you a long story about this pipe, other than to say that it’s a solid and attractive piece crafted by the artisans of one of France’s leading pipe-making workshops. Butz-Choquin currently uses the name Toulouse quite frequently, though their shape number 451 is more or less a classic bent, while…
A neat, practical, brand-new pipe bag in which you can comfortably store your two favourite pipes, a tamper, a few pipe cleaners, and a supply of tobacco for the journey in a separate pouch. High-quality eco-leather, well made, and affordable. The stand and tobacco tin shown in the photo are not included in the set….
A neat, practical, brand-new pipe bag in which you can comfortably store your two favourite pipes, a tamper, a few pipe cleaners, and a supply of tobacco for the journey in a separate pouch. High-quality eco-leather, well made, and affordable. The stand and tobacco tin shown in the photo are not included in the set….
England, 1960-70s As Pipedia notes, “G.W. Sims was one of the few English pipe makers who produced Danish style freehands carved from specially selected plateau briar. Mr. Sims willingly made pipes to personal specifications”. Today, we have the pleasure of presenting an example of just such work by the former Charatan’s carver and later an…
England, 1950-70s The New Era series has been a constant presence in catalogs and guides from at least the 1930s through the 1970s, during the most respected periods of the company’s history. Over the years, New Era pipes were positioned either among the top grades or in a segment well above average, meaning they were…
England, 1980s Here we see the exact same stamp, in the same font, as on other early Bill Ashton-Taylor pipes, carved at the beginning of his solo career in the early 1980s. Interestingly, this pipe is adapted to accommodate a 6mm filter — a rather rare feature for Ashton-Taylor’s work. Perhaps it was made to…
England This is not just a pipe from one of the highest series of John Redman’s London factory (only Redman’s Royal pipes are more valuable), but also probably the largest example we have ever encountered. A magnificent specimen — truly convincing craftsmanship! Pipe markings “JOHN REDMAN \ LONDON MADE”, “MADE IN ENGLAND”, “Special \ BEST…