France Imagine a monastery, isolated from the world somewhere deep in the mountains or in a forest. Time passes, yet old books and ancient ceremonies are preserved here, and a language no longer spoken in the outside world still resonates within these walls. Similarly, the Genod brand represents a separate and very old branch of…
England Thanks to the knowledgeable community of the Pipes Magazine forum the story of Abraham Taylor’s family business is presented quite clearly, although it is evident that the general outline does not differ much from the stories of other Jewish immigrants, such as the Bewleys or the Sasieni. The Taylors arrived in the United Kingdom…
England A worthy representative of the Dunhill family — a stylish, practical, and well-preserved bulldog, born in the Parker-Hardcastle house after 1967. A solid, reliable smoker, and one we can confidently recommend. Pipe markings “Parker \ OF LONDON”, “PARKER \ BRUYERE”, “374”Length 13.9 cm (5.47″)Bowl Height 3.8 cm (1.5″)Outside Diameter 4.1 cm (1.61″)Chamber Diameter 1.9…
Denmark A pipe made by Bjarne Nielsen (1941–2008), an outstanding Danish master and professional diplomat. Many pipe makers came from various backgrounds — engineers, telecommunication technicians, blacksmiths, and so on. However, it was highly unexpected for a diplomat working at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enter this field. During the 1960s and ’70s,…
Italy Experts at Smokingpipes.com suggest that Roche Briar is one of the many sub-brands produced by Savinelli, pointing to the similarity of shapes and the instantly recognizable rustication style. We also had the impression that today’s Roche piece and the pre-1970 Savinelli Capri Root Briar from our own archives are very close relatives, so the…
USA, 1970-80s American artisans from Kaywoodie have always delighted collectors with a generous variety of shapes and finishes — sometimes simply pleasant and utilitarian, sometimes extremely apt and thoughtful. And, of course, our today’s Ruf-Tone belongs to such the brightest and most successful: the artificially aged, contrasting finish combined with deep rustication is literally mesmerizing,…
Germany 1950-70s The VAUEN company’s history spans 177 years, making it one of the oldest European manufacturers still in operation. The birth of the VAUEN Dr. Perl brand dates back to 1921, a hazy era whose documents are inaccessible to us due to the bombing of Nuremberg, during which the company’s archives were destroyed. However,…
Denmark, 1970-80s The Danish pipe space – if not infinite – is at least impossible to measure with available tools. We keep discovering new names and new makers, and yet it seems we will never get anywhere close to omniscience. The pipes of Bjørn Thurmann are another remarkable element of this universe and a vivid…
Netherlands, 1960s A vivid and elegant example of cooperation between two good old Dutch companies: Douwe Egberts, the grocery giant which, since 1753, has supplied Dutch and international consumers with tea, coffee, and fine tobaccos — most notably Amphora, a blend popular not only in the Netherlands but also overseas. Elbert Gubbels & Sons B.V.,…
Netherlands, 1960s A vivid and elegant example of cooperation between two good old Dutch companies: Douwe Egberts, the grocery giant which, since 1753, has supplied Dutch and international consumers with tea, coffee, and fine tobaccos — most notably Amphora, a blend popular not only in the Netherlands but also overseas. Elbert Gubbels & Sons B.V.,…