G. W. SIMS poker

G. W. SIMS poker

England, 1960-70s

According to pipedia, George W. Sims used to work for Charatan’s (that is clearly visible of some Sims pipes) and for Barling (that is also not excluded). But finally he found himself as an independent tobacconist and an owner of a little shop in Northern London, which existed till 1980. “G.W. Sims was one of the few English pipe makers who produced Danish style freehands carved from specially selected plateaux briar. Mr. Sims willingly made pipes to personal specifications”. (Pipedia). Some customers made a long way from other English cities to purchase wonderful G.W. Sims pipes for a collection.

So, in front of us is an exquisite traditional English poker pipe from a famous ex-Charatan’s artisan.

Pipe markings “G.W. SIMS \ LONDON MADE”
Length 14.1 cm (5.55″)
Bowl Height 4.8 cm (1.89″)
Outside Diameter 3.6 cm (1.42″)
Chamber Diameter 1.8 cm (0.71″)
Chamber Depth 3.3 cm (1.3″)
Weight 43 gr.

Briar, vulcanite stem (carefully patched near the button – the trace is visible in good light), aluminium air cooler.

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

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