JOHN REDMAN Canberra bamboo

England

Apparently, in this way the craftsman from John Redman’s pipe factory in London is hinting that he has long wanted to go on holiday, preferably somewhere exotic.

Jokes aside, the Canberra series was unique in its own way, capable of encompassing both restrained, classic pieces and rather free-spirited creations – from unexpected freehand designs, whose shapes echo the most striking Sasieni pipes, to carvings like this one imitating bamboo. Incidentally, this is not the first piece in this style; perhaps there was some sort of competition over there?

The only complication with this pipe turned out not to be the restoration, but deciphering the markings. They are slightly worn, and the final line, which indicated the shop for which the pipe was made, remains a mystery. Even the services of AI agents were of no help. It is still too early for them to be dealing with pipes.

Pipe markings: “CANBERRA \ LONDON MADE \ MADE IN ENGLAND \ R.H…RNS”
Length 13.2 cm (5.2″)
Bowl height 4.1 cm (1.61″)
Outside diameter 3.0 cm (1.18″)
Chamber diameter 1.7 cm (0.67″)
Chamber depth 3.3 cm (1.3″)
Weight: 23 g

Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

The pipe has been thoroughly cleaned, polished, sanitised, and is now ready for a new life.