England, 1960s A Charatan’s pipe of “the second Lane era” (1965-76), the period of the brightest blossoming of this brand, delightful shapes and grains, which eclipsed all others pipe makers including Dunhill. There’s no shape number on the pipe, thus it was made by one of the leading carvers at this factory regardless any catalogues….
England, 1979 In the beginning Dunhill created Bruyere. And several years (1910-1917) it was the single brand made by the company of a firm and dense Calabrian briar. And though pre WWII “bruyeres” were marked just by a letter “A” instead of model, the Bruyere series is the one of the oldest long-livers not only…
England, 2011 A younger sister of Dunhill Cumberland. Brown sandblasted “Cumberlands” have been started to be produced in 1979 on the occasion of closing of warehouses on Cumberland Road. The series was very popular and in 1983 Dunhill decided to start even a more excquisite smooth version of this series – a “Chestnut”. Surely, you…
England, 1972-74 In the beginning Dunhill created Bruyere. And several years (1910-1917) it was the single brand made by the company of a firm and dense Calabrian briar. And though pre WWII “bruyeres” were marked just by a letter “A” instead of model, the Bruyere series is the one of the oldest long-livers not only…
England, 1950-70s “Made of the finest briar root obtainable this natural finish pipe develops a magnificent character and its tan deepens in service”. So the London Pride pipes were described in the old Comoy’s catalogues where this grade was next to the highest – legendary and blazing Blue Riband. London pride pipes are undoubtedly a…
England, 1916 Many and many glorious English brands were integrated sooner or later by Cadogan investments. Some companies were acquired in the late XX century, and to find a pre-Cadogan artefacts of some others manufacturers we have to turn back in time very deeply.
England, 1960s A Charatan’s pipe of “the second Lane era” (1965-76), the period of the brightest blossoming of this brand, delightful shapes and grains, which eclipsed all others pipe makers including Dunhill. There’s no shape number on the pipe, thus it was made by one of the leading carvers at this factory regardless any catalogues….
England A nice lightweight and compact “tomato” billiard made on the the English John Redman factory in London in the middle of the XX century. Canberra line was positioned as an upper middle grade, it contained both convincing and well styled classical shapes and freehands and fancy creatures. The pipes were popular among smokers as…
England The pipe belongs to one of the most successful and popular series produced on the John Redman pipe factory in London in the middle of the XX century. A good lightweight smoker with very unusual finish. The bowl had a few indentations – they were carefully and reliably patched but naturally visible under a…
England, 1950-70s This is perhaps one of the most recognized, respected and collected GBD shapes – the heavy bowled 9438 rhodesian! A very nice sample with an exciting grain and contrast made before 1980 (before acquisition by Cadogan). Sincerely recommended! Great finding!