Ireland The Irish classics and the subject of a cult worship! This is the “Peterson’s system” invented at the end of 19th century and which made the company world-wide famous. The pipe is from the early new, “republic” era, made most probably in 1950-60s.
England, 1993 Dunhill Dress pipes are relatively young; the series was introduced in 1973 and it is distinguished by the dark (in the most cases black) smooth finish. Despite dark stain hides natural briar grain the “Dress” pipes look luxury indeed!
England, 1950-70s The pipe represents a very lucky conjunction of two successful GBD ideas: the Prehistoric grade (distinguished by its fantastically wild and aggressive sandblast finish) and very well balanced and natural 269 bull dog shape. The pipe was made in 1970s the latest (before the company merged with Comoy’s) and promises a wonderful smoke…
England, 1960s An amazing and extremely elegant Charatan’s Make pipe of their best period (“Lane era”), i.e. late 1960s – early 1970s, when the glory of Charatan’s eclipsed all competitors, including Dunhill. Pleasant middle size acorn shaped pipe. Sincerely recommended!
Denmark Danish carver Preben Holm was perhaps the most bright and inspiring person in history of pipe making. He sold his first pipes before his 16 birthday. Preben Holm was one of most significant inventors and developers of “Danish pipe design” and many smokers and enthusiasts respect him as a father of freehand pipes.
England, 1960s A fantastic and incredibly rare Charatan’s Make pipe of their best period (“Lane era”), i.e. late 1960s – early 1970s, when the glory of Charatan’s eclipsed all competitors, including Dunhill. Magnificent full bent (also known as “Hungarian” shape or Oom Paul)!
Ireland This classical sandblasted billiard from Petersons doesn’t need any additional recommendations. This is the real Peterson!
Ireland The Irish classics and the subject of a cult worship! This is the the “Peterson’s system” invented at the end of 19th century and which made the company world-wide famous. The pipe is from the new, “republic” era, made after the World War II.
Denmark Danish carver Preben Holm was perhaps the most bright and inspiring person in history of pipe making. He sold his first pipes before his 16 birthday. Preben Holm was one of most significant inventors and developers of “Danish pipe design” and many smokers and enthusiasts respect him as a father of freehand pipes.
Denmark, 1970s A wonderful freehand pipe made by the legendary Danish artisan Preben Holm in 1970s. Initially Ben Wade was an old good English family manufactory. Soon after the WWII the brand was acquired by Lane Ltd from USA, the producer of fantastic Charatan’s pipes at that time. The new Ben Wade era (“Danish Ben…