England According to catalogues Redonian De Luxe is “An attractive line of first quality Briars supplied principally in rich Walnut colour in a wide range of shapes in bags and single boxes”. But this pipe is a very interesting and unusual exception from the rule: it’s made in natural “virgin” finish without any staining at…
USA, 1960s A lightweight and rare Kaywooodie pipe made in the middle of thr 1960s according to Kaywoodie experts.
Italy A pleasant example of the Italian refinement, elegance and lightness: a very nice comfortable and lightly smoked lovat of the one of the most popular series from “Savinelli”.
USA, 1930s This pipe from a pre WWII collection did require a bit more restoration efforts than usual, but the outcome is definitely worth attention. Amazing straight grain, well balanced extended lovat shape, nice briar. The stamping prompts it could be an Ehrlich product – creature of the David P. Ehrlich company which was known…
USA, 1930s The pipe from a pre WWII collection. William Demuth Company was one of the most famous and respected pipe makers in USA established back in the 1862. The first big success and fame were achieved with the Presidential series (29 carved meerschaum likenesses of American Presidents). The Royal Demuth series was developed on…
England, 1950-70s The lovat shape was initiated in early XX century and they say Colonel Henry Fraser, Lord Lovat smoked such pipes so the name was adopted in his honour. Several sources of information state that Gerald Grundging & Company was the first manufacturer stamped the name of Lord Lovat on the pipes of this…
England, 1960s It’s perhaps the best example how a simple and almost purely geometric shape can turn out into an unexpectedly wonderful exciting work of art. A little bit freehand, a little bit lovat and eye catching straight grain briar – the very high grade (“Selected” was next to the incomparable highest “Supreme” line) Lane…
England From the first look the pipe reminds Comoy’s creatures – well selected briar with a wonderful almost perfect straight grain and typical for Comoy’s contrast staining. And this impression seems to be reasonable – the pipe was made by Cadogan Investments – the company, which obtained not only Comoy’s brand name, but materials, technologies…
USA, 1950s A pipe born in a house with a view on Manhattan! Ludwig Stern was a successful pipe manufacturer since 1893. In 1911 he reorganized his company along with his brother Hugo. The new rebranded company “L&H Stern Smoking Pipes and Holders” initially resided on Manhattan, but moved to Brooklyn in 1920. Except the…
England, 1950-70s According to Wilczak & Colwell own “Supreme” series were produced by Charatan’s, Orlik, Comoy’s and Hall & Fitzgerald. It’s definitely not a Charatan’s make pipe and hardly can be a H&F product (look for comparison at their Clifton pipes). With regards to Comoy’s the word supreme was used rather as an addition to…