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Italy An Italian “electrical pipe” inspired by St Claude! Gerolamo Ceresa began at the end of the XIX century as a subcontractor for Rossi Factory (Barasso), but soon (1919) he founded new own very modern operated electrically (!) factory under … Continued
Italy This pipe is definitely worth your attention: the most successful and recognizable Savilellis canadian shape Nr.804, distinct almost ideal straight grain, thoroughly and precisely carried out carving and drilling – that’s really a great Italian pipe from great Italian … Continued
England, 1960-70s Fribourg & Treyer was perhaps the most reputable English tobacconist. “While most collectors are familiar with the “Royal Appointment” accorded certain well-established businesses in England (most commonly seen on Dunhill packaging) FRIBOURG & TREYER’s not only held an … Continued
Italy, 1984 An unsmoked 4-star “Jubilee” pipe from Luigi “Gigi” Crugnola made the most probably in 1984 when the artisan celebrated his 50-years anniversary (cinquantenario).
England, 1960-70s The shape and dimensions ideally fit Lane era Charatan’s 30120 shape, we have sold such the Charatan’s Make Belvedere 30120 recently. The grain says it has to be at least a great middle grade pipe – Perfection or … Continued
Denmark, 1970s A product of the major Stanwell’s competitor – Danish manufactory named Kriswill after the foundator’s name – Karl Robert Kris, an engineer for the shipping company (initially it was named Kriswell , but Stanwell believed that name was … Continued
England, 1964 We are working now on a detailed article dedicated to this brand, therefore this post will be updated very soon. The story promises to be very interesting and even a bit detective. But so far we’d like to … Continued
France Zino Davidoff (1906-1994), one of the most famous tobacco businessmen and revolutionary (even iconic) people of the XX century’s culture said “the pipe is a valuable companion, the essence of tranquility and must be smoked with respect”.
England, 1996 This canadian shape pipe bears proudly the oldest and most famous English stamping. The name BBB (Blumfeld’s Best Briar and later – Britain’s Best Briar) is very well known and popular from the middle of the XIX century … Continued
England, 1960s – 1991 This wonderful and full of life canadian pipe from Loewe & Co is at the same time a very interesting and not really easy for understanding piece of smoking pipes history. The marking “London W.” specifies … Continued
