YELLO-BOLE The Pocket 2066

USA, 1933-36

The series name, The Pocket, reflects the strategic idea behind these pipes, which manufacturers began producing in large numbers in the 1930s-50s. While the shape is aesthetically appealing, it also offered a practical benefit: in an era when many people smoked pipes, this design allowed smokers to forgo bags or cases, simply slipping the pipe into a jacket breast pocket and going about their day. The pipe’s nearly flat design made it especially convenient.

This particular pipe likely started making its way into pockets in the mid-1930s. Pipedia dates the ‘Honey Cured Briar’ marking to 1933-36. Additionally, the presence of a four-digit shape number leaves little doubt that this pipe is now about 90 years old.

Pipe markings “KBB \ YELLO-BOLE \ HONEY CURED BRIAR”, “The Pocket \ 2066”
Length 14.9 cm (5.87″)
Bowl Height 3.8 cm (1.5″)
Outside Dimensions 2.5 x 4.4 cm (0.98 x 1.73″)
Chamber Dimensions 1.4 x 2.4 cm (0.55 x 0.94″)
Chamber Depth 2.4 cm (0.94″)
Weight 26 gr.

Briar, vulcanite stem, no filter.

The pipe is not for sale. It was restored to order and has already started a new life in a new cozy home.