GENOD 605
France
Imagine a monastery, isolated from the world somewhere deep in the mountains or in a forest. Time passes, yet old books and ancient ceremonies are preserved here, and a language no longer spoken in the outside world still resonates within these walls.
Similarly, the Genod brand represents a separate and very old branch of the French Comoy tradition that remained in St-Claude while the main company migrated, changed owners, and merged. The oldest Comoy workshop, known as Comoy-David, was renamed Genod only in the 1970s.
As indicated by the marking, this particular pipe was made to order by Iwan Ries & Co., the renowned American tobacconist from Chicago.
Pipe markings “Genod”, “Iwan Ries & Co”, “605”
Length 14.0 cm (5.51″)
Bowl Height 4.8 cm (1.89″)
Outside Diameter 3.6 cm (1.42″)
Chamber Diameter 1.8 cm (0.71″)
Chamber Depth 4.0 cm (1.57″)
Weight 43 gr.
Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter. Upon close inspection, a very small gap can be seen between the shank and the mouthpiece; however, the mouthpiece itself remains firmly and securely in place.
The pipe has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitized and now is ready for a new life.
