USA, 1950s Let’s be honest: we usually expect practical, reasonably priced products of acceptable quality from Medico. That’s why it’s especially interesting—and unexpected—to present here a luxurious Medico pipe made of block meerschaum, skillfully crafted by well-known Austrian artisans. The exact manufacturer of these sepiolite pipes is unknown, but the list of likely candidates includes…
Hungary, XIX century Hungary’s contribution to the history of pipes is not limited to the famous “Hungarian” maximally bent shape (Oom Paul). Meerschaum pipes, much like coffee, were introduced to Central and Eastern Europe during the Austro-Turkish wars of the 16th-18th centuries. Turkish caravans, captured during the wars, carried the pipes made of beautifully granular…
Austria It is safe to say that the Austrian manufacturer Strambach is behind this pipe. Since 1904, Strambach has been delighting smokers with mouthpieces and meerschaum pipes. Today, it is the only manufacturer of meerschaum and calabash pipes in the European Union and is a highly respected company in Austria, having received numerous awards. Edith…