RAINER BARBI BA 092

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Germany, 1992

“Senior” of the German freehand pipe makers, ingenious self-taught, one of the very best pipe makers in the world, his works they are amongst the most popular pieces worldwide – all that is about Rainer Barbi. We are proud to represent the Rainer Barbi BA series freehand made in September 1992.

The pipe marking is “r. barbi \ Handarbeit”, “092”, “BA”. The length is 12.6 cm (4.96″), bowl’s height is 4.8 cm (1.89″). External dimensions of the bowl are 4.4 x 5.6 cm (1.73 x 2.2″), internal diameter is 2.1 cm (0.83″). The depth is 3.6 cm (1.42″) and this pipe weights xx gr. Briar, cumberland stem, no filter. The pipe has light surface wear noticeable under a bright light, but we decided to preserve its original finish.

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