Kiko was a brand of pipes produced by the Kilimanjaro Pipe Company, a pipe company based in what is now Tanganyika in the United Republic of Tanzania. Kiko pipes were made from what is commonly known as African meerschaum, a denser variety of the mineral than its Turkish counterpart. Unfortunately, the last African meerschaum pipes…
Kiko was a brand of pipes produced by the Kilimanjaro Pipe Company, a pipe company based in what is now Tanganyika in the United Republic of Tanzania. Kiko pipes were made from what is commonly known as African meerschaum, a denser variety of the mineral than its Turkish counterpart. Unfortunately, the last African meerschaum pipes…
Kiko was a brand of pipes produced by the Kilimanjaro Pipe Company, a pipe company based in what is now Tanganyika in the United Republic of Tanzania. Kiko pipes were made from what is commonly known as African meerschaum, a denser variety of the mineral than its Turkish counterpart. Unfortunately, the last African meerschaum pipes…
Kiko was a brand of pipes produced by the Kilimanjaro Pipe Company, a pipe company based in what is now Tanganyika in the United Republic of Tanzania. Kiko pipes were made from what is commonly known as African meerschaum, a denser variety of the mineral than its Turkish counterpart. Unfortunately, the last African meerschaum pipes…
Kiko meerschaum pipes consistently enjoy high demand whenever they’re available in our inventory. African Meerschaum, renowned for its density and durability, was a favored material in the mid to late 20th century, employed by esteemed manufacturers like Peterson, Nording, and Comoy’s. Notably, Kiko held the position as the largest producer during that era, situated in…
I’m fairly this is the first jumbo African meerschaum we’ve run across. At just shy of 25mm this bent billiard sports a large bowl. Details: Length: 6.8″ Bowl Width: 24.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.1″ Weight: 2.9oz / 84g
We’ve listed several Kiko meers in the last few months. Outside of the Jambo (Ben Wade) this is my personal favorite. I’ve always loved Bulldogs, so this is just a great looking pipe. Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 45g Stem: Vulcanite
We suspect this panel African Meer was made by Kiko, but we can’t be certain. The meerschaum has a golden hue, and an all around beautiful pipe. Details: Length: 6.1″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 23g
We considered ourselves fortunate when we ran across this unsmoked Kiko pipe, with it’s original box. Not to be confused with Turkish block meerschaum, Kiko made their pipes of African meerschaum which is far more dense. This pipe is sure to be a great smoker and addition to any collection. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl…
It’s easy to assume block meerschaum is just block meerschaum, but where it’s mined can determine its color, density and smoking qualities. This pipe was made of African meerschaum, which is vastly different than Turkish meerschaum. African meerschaum is darker and far more dense than Turkish block meerschaum. Turkish meerschaum is more porous and easier…
It’s easy to assume block meerschaum is just block meerschaum, but where it’s mined can determine its color, density and smoking qualities. This pipe was made of African meerschaum, which is vastly different than Turkish meerschaum. African meerschaum is darker and far more dense than Turkish block meerschaum. Turkish meerschaum is more porous and easier…
There is a pretty big difference in Turkish meerschaum and African meerschaum. African meerschaum is generally more dense and has more of a yellow tint to its color. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 20.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 46g
There is a pretty big difference in Turkish meerschaum and African meerschaum. African meerschaum is generally more dense and has more of a yellow tint to its color. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 19.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 39g
Kiko Meerschaum Pipes hold a significant place among the highly sought-after vintage meerschaum pipes available today. Originating from Tanganyika, which is now known as Tanzania, Kiko became renowned for its production of a diverse range of African Block Meerschaum pipes under different names. If you happen to own an older meerschaum-lined pipe, there’s a good…