COMOY’S Guildhall Giant 309

COMOY’S Guildhall Giant 309

England, 1950-70s

An amazing Comoy’s product made during the last pre-Cadogan period (1950-70’s). Among others Comoy’s brands and subbrands Guildhalls are always an object of a special interest and attraction of collectors from many countries – who knows, because of the glory and authority of the manufacturer or because of a mysterious aura of the three metallic stripes?

Pipe markings “The \ GUILDHALL \ LONDON PIPE”, “MADE \ IN \ LONDON\ ENGLAND”, “GIANT”, “309”
Length 16.8 cm (6.61″)
Bowl Height 4.7 cm (1.85″)
Outside Diameter 3.6 cm (1.42″)
Chamber Diameter 2.0 cm (0.79″)
Chamber Depth 4.2 cm (1.65″)
Weight 38 gr.
Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

The pipe was accurately smoked, it has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life.

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