England, 1960s
The pipe markings are “Ben Wade“, “MADE IN \ LONDON ENGLAND and “75” . The length is 14.8 cm, bowl’s height is 4.7 cm. External diameter of the bowl is 3.3 cm, internal diameter is 2.2 cm. The depth is 4.2 cm and this pipe weights 43 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.
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