England
The pipe markings are “BUCKINGHAM \ PALACE” and “MADE IN LONDON \ ENGLAND” . The length is 14.0 cm, bowl’s height is 4.5 cm. External diameter of the bowl is 3.5 cm, internal diameter is 2.0 cm. The depth is 3.5 cm and this pipe weights 43 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, air cooler.
England The competition between Dunhill and Charatan was like a discussion what is more important – a form or a content. Or it would be better to say: the grain or the shape. While Dunhill pipes all were carved on a strictly set curve, Charatan masters preferred to allow a deviation from the traditional shape…
England, 1950-70s A “special edition” of one of the most successful GBD Prehistoric series. The designation “Collector” (along with “Conquest” and “Colossus”) served for marking of especially large pipes. At the same time the name Collector is really justified: pipe smokers from many countries (and furthermore refined collectors) appreciate and extol such convincingly large pipes….
England It’s ‘s a very nice and remarkable example of the John Redman production in the second half of the XX century. The pipe is remarkable at least due to two reasons: it’s still unsmoked and it’s completed with the twin bore stem – much more reliable than traditional “slot button” stems. Actually it seems…
England A bright and stylish example of the middle segment pipes produced by John Redman factory, London . A very unusual combination of rusticated and smooth finishes, very remarkable and typical for this manufacturer. This is the really uncommon billiard with the large chamber and a light hint on a freehand 🙂
England “Specially selected fully garanteed first quality Briars…”. A really extraordinary flawless piece of briar shaped into a variation of classical English prince. The upper grade pipe from John Redman factory in London made in the middle of the XX century.
England, 1946-67 This poker shape Hardcastle’s pipe from the transition period (1946-1967) is an impressive offspring of a very interesting and fruitful time. During this era, the company was already a 100% subsidiary of Dunhill, but family management still retained a certain level of independence. Pipe markings “HARDCASTLE’S \ LONDON MADE \ Marquis”, “281”Length 14.1…