France
The pipe markings are “ROPP \ RESERVE” и “5565” . The length is 14.8 cm, bowl’s height is 4.0 cm. External diameter of the bowl is 3.8 cm, internal diameter is 2.4 cm. The depth is 3.4 cm and this pipe weights 36 gr. Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.
England, 1976 In the beginning Dunhill created Bruyere. And several years (1910-1917) it was the single brand made by the company of a firm and dense Calabrian briar. And though pre WWII “bruyeres” were marked just by a letter “A” instead of model, the Bruyere series is the one of the oldest long-livers not only…
England, 1978 The sandblast finish is considered to be invented by Dunhill, at least this fact was confirmed with patents of 1917 – in Great Britain and 1920 – in the USA. From the beginning Algerian briar was used for blasted pipes as much softer and providing deeper and more attractive finish. Although in 1960-70…
France In the XX century Ropp was for French smokers the same as Dunhill for English people or Peterson for Irishmen – a synonym to the “smoking pipe” concept . Though Ropp was one of the first makers who started to use briar, their affordable and unique cherry wood pipes remain popular, collectable and pleasantly…
USA, 1960-70s A quite moderately smoked legendary American Kaywoodie pipe made approximately in the 1960-70s. The pipe didn’t require too much efforts, it was rather a light cleanup than a restoration. Sincerely recommended for admirers of capacious chambers and American smoking tradition!
France The absolute majority of our pipes are made of briar. Nevertheless we’re glad to make an exclusion for this French Ropp cherry wood pipe. In the XX century Ropp was for French smokers the same as Dunhill for English people or Peterson for Irishmen – a synonym to the “smoking pipe” concept . Though…
Denmark, 1980s A really wonderful sweet pipe from the most popular and respected Danish tobacconist. The pipe was made most probably in 1980s or 1990s. Elegant stylish and moderately smoked handmade flame grain pot!