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…
England A highly successful example of craftsmanship from the John Redman factory in the mid-20th century. Both the remarkable ‘oriental’ finish—first seen on Redman pipes before being adopted and successfully utilized by other artisans—and the thoughtful interpretation of the acorn shape are sure to captivate any avid collector. Pipe markings “REDONIAN DE LUXE \ LONDON…
England “Specially selected fully garanteed first quality Briars…”. The Special Best Briar series was one of the highest grades; only Redman’s Royal pipes were more valuable. But this high-grade pipe from the London John Redman factory, made in the mid-20th century, is truly unique in its own way: along with the surprising “chubby” billiard shape,…
England According to catalogues Redonian De Luxe is “An attractive line of first quality Briars supplied principally in rich Walnut colour in a wide range of shapes in bags and single boxes”. A very stylish creature from an upper range series from the English John Redman pipe factory , produced around the 1950-70s. Pipe markings…
England The pipe is interesting not only as a great example of English craftsmanship from the middle of the 20th century but also as one of the rare series equipped with the “twin bore” stem – very popular at the time and much more reliable than today’s mouthpieces with traditional “slot” buttons. And another thing:…
England A unique upper-grade pipe from the John Redman pipe factory in London. The finish is well-known today for Ian Walker’s incredibly beautiful “Northern Briars Oriental” pipes. However, as we can see, the idea is much older, and it was implemented at least a few decades before. Pipe markings “REDONIAN \ DE-LUXE \ LONDON MADE”Length…
England, 1930-50s This is the oldest (so far) John Redman pipe we have in our private collection. We’ve mentioned recently the issues with the briar supply which were experienced by English pipe makers since the beginning of the 1960s. This shortage caused by political situation in Algeria affected Dunhill (you may be interested to look…
England The pipe belongs to one of the most successful and popular series produced at the John Redman pipe factory in London in the middle of XX century. A promising very lightly smoked pipe with nice grain, wonderful poker shape and meerschaum lining. Pipe markings “GOLDEN SQUARE\ LONDON MADE”, “MADE IN ENGLAND 152” Length 13.6…
England A very pleasant Redman’s bulldog pipe, most likely of 1970-80s years of birth. In any case the series isn’t registered neither in earlier catalogues available to us, nor in other sources. Very probably, it was ordered by one of contractors; therefore it bears quite an unusual for John Redman model and the shape number….
England A unique upper grade pipe from the John Redman pipe factory in London. The finish is well known today for Ian Walker’s incredibly beautiful “Northern Briars Oriental” pipes. But as we can see the idea is much older and it was implemented at least a few decades before.