Netherlands, 1960s A vivid and elegant example of cooperation between two good old Dutch companies: Douwe Egberts, the grocery giant which, since 1753, has supplied Dutch and international consumers with tea, coffee, and fine tobaccos — most notably Amphora, a blend popular not only in the Netherlands but also overseas. Elbert Gubbels & Sons B.V.,…
Netherlands, 1960s A vivid and elegant example of cooperation between two good old Dutch companies: Douwe Egberts, the grocery giant which, since 1753, has supplied Dutch and international consumers with tea, coffee, and fine tobaccos — most notably Amphora, a blend popular not only in the Netherlands but also overseas. Elbert Gubbels & Sons B.V.,…
Netherlands, 1980s Sooner or later, many pipe manufacturers come up with the idea of selling tobacco under their own brand. Dunhill, Peterson, and Ashton, among others, have done so, and the list could go on. Rarer, however, is the case where a pipe appears as an addition to an established tobacco brand, extending the trademark…
Netherland, 2000s Practical and comfortable pipe from the flagman of Dutch pipe making. Big Ben pipes became world famous and popular smokers thanks to the great quality / price ratio. Since 2012 the brand belongs to Elbert Gubbels & Zonen B.V. The pipe markings are “Big-Ben / EVENING”, “310 / MADE IN HOLLAND”. The length…
Netherlands, 2000s Creative people are usually creative in many respects. German car designer Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, father of the very first Porsche 911 was also an all day pipe smoker and along with cars he designed in 1980s a pipe series “Porsche Design” for himself. The first version was produced by Oldenkott (Germany) in two…
Netherlands, 2000s Creative people are usually creative in many respects. German car designer Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, father of the very first Porsche 911 was also an all day pipe smoker and along with cars he designed in 1980s a pipe series “Porsche Design” for himself. The first version was produced by Oldenkott (Germany) in two…
Netherlands An elegant and extremely lightweight pipe from the flagman of Dutch pipe making. Big Ben pipes became world famous and popular smokers thanks to the great quality / price ratio. Since 2012 brand belongs to Elbert Gubbels & Zonen B.V.
Belgium – Netherlands, 1980s A pipe from the very old and highly respected European manufacturer. The foundation of the Hillson brand was laid in the City of Bree, Belgium, in 1846 when the clay pipes where widely offered, but until the end of the XIX century the company becomes a famous supplier of briar pipes….
Netherlands An elegant and lightweight pipe from the flagman of Dutch pipe making. Big Ben pipes became world famous and popular smokers thanks to the great quality / price ratio. Since 2012 brand belongs to Elbert Gubbels & Zonen B.V.