Peterson Sherlock Holmes Estate Briar Pipe, Irish Estates
$100.00Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.7mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 2.1oz / 62g
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Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.7mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 2.1oz / 62g
Featuring an almost neoclassically-proportioned Billiard shape, this meticulously crafted piece by BBB is a striking example. With a generous chamber capacity and adorned in a rich dark walnut finish, this pipe exudes timeless appeal. While there is slight fading to the finish and a few minor scratches and dings around the bowl, overall, the condition…
Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
Don Carlos belongs to a historic lineage within Italian pipe making. The workshop was founded by Bruto Sordini (along with his wife Rosaria), who had previously made pipes for Mastro de Paja, where he also met Giancarlo Guidi. In 1981, Sordini and Guidi left Mastro de Paja to found their own workshop, Ser Jacopo. After…
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 38g
Astleys of London, the foremost pipe emporium in the United Kingdom, earned its reputation by serving royalty and offering the world’s most exquisite pipes. Astleys held such influence that esteemed pipe makers like Dunhill, Charatan, Ashton, and Les Wood crafted pipes specifically for the shop. Astleys implemented a sizing system ranging from 1 to 6,…
Tim West is one of the United States’ oldest and most experienced living artisan pipe-makers, having made his first pipe all the way back in 1967, and having become a full-time pipe maker since 1975. A legend in the scene, West has produced thousands of pipes in his lifetime, and has won his far share…
Nothing fancy, but will make for an affordable companion. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
Though Steve is no longer among us, his enduring legacy persists through the pipes he crafted during his illustrious career. Steve once remarked that a day spent working with Mike Butera taught him more than a year of dedicated practice in pipe making. Notably, he received accolades for Best Pipe Maker in both 1991 and…
Tim West is one of the United States’ oldest and most experienced living artisan pipe-makers, having made his first pipe all the way back in 1967, and having become a full-time pipe maker since 1975. A legend in the scene, West has produced thousands of pipes in his lifetime, and has won his far share…
While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded by a French family in Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies. The Guildhall…
A beautiful bent pipe with a “calabash” like shape and a sandblasted black finish. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.5oz / 45g
Though Steve is no longer among us, his enduring legacy persists through the pipes he crafted during his illustrious career. Steve once remarked that a day spent working with Mike Butera taught him more than a year of dedicated practice in pipe making. Notably, he received accolades for Best Pipe Maker in both 1991 and…
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2.2oz / 64g
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 24.0mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 2.5oz / 71g Stem: Vulcanite
Now this is a pipe worthy of the Pipe of the Year designation! Peterson, one of the oldest and most important remaining pipe making companies, has been making limited edition, yearly pipes since 1997. Sometimes these pipes are unique shapes, and sometimes they are traditional shapes from Peterson’s catalog with a twist added. This one looks to…
Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs),…
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.8oz / 53g
Band: E.B WB. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.5oz / 45g
Tim West is one of the United States’ oldest living artisan pipe-makers, having made his first pipe all the way back in 1967, and having become a full-time pipe maker since 1975. A legend in the scene, West has produced thousands of pipes in his lifetime, and has won his far share of awards for…
This Michel Naturals pipe comes from Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. This lightweight, blonde stained Dublin won’t break the bank, and is also a nice piece of American pipe smoking history. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.0oz / 30g
At the beginning of this year, we had the privilege of auctioning a collection of Astleys pipes, primarily crafted by Les Wood. These pipes shared several characteristics, including Cumberland stems, Les’s signature on the silverwork, and a common “Hand Cut” stamp on the base of each stem. Recently, we acquired another extensive assortment of Astleys…
Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 18.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 19g
Nice Republic era Peterson! Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 1.6oz / 38g
Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Nørding was founded by Erik Nørding in the 1960s, and is one of the oldest remaining companies to come out of the Scandinavian pipe-making renaissance that began in the mid-20th century. Now in his 80s, Erik Nørding is one of the most experienced and skilled pipe-makers in the world, and over the decades he has…
Lyst System pipes were made in Denmark in the second half of the 20th century, though little else is known about them. While the maker of these pipes is a mystery, the pipes themselves hold another secret: they are calabashes, with an upper bowl that snugly screws into the bottom half. The upper bowl is…
Stanwell pipes have a long history, and Stanwell is one of the most important institutions in all of Danish pipe-making. Perhaps the most pivotal moment in the history of Stanwell pipes was the meeting of owner Poul Stanwell and legendary Danish master carver Sixten Ivarsson. Between the 1950s and the 1990s, Ivarsson created many iconic…
Bari was a Danish pipe-making company founded by Viggo Nielsen in the early 1950s. During the company’s lifetime. Viggo, his two sons Kai and Jørgen, and Åge Bogelund, and Helmer Thomsen all worked for Bari, producing high quality pipes in the Danish style. After Bari, each of these pipe makers would later continue to produce…
This French Comoy’s Bulldog pipe beautifully combines a cheerful and refined appearance. Its slight forward lean suggests a sense of motion, while its strong lines in the transition and shank highlight its sturdy structure, emphasizing the shape’s robustness. The warm auburn sandblast finish reveals attractive grain patterns on the stummel. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl…
Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
This BBB or otherwise known as Britains Best Briars, has a fairly large chamber at over 23mm. An all around beautiful pipe. Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 23.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 2.3″ Weight: 2.6oz / 76g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2oz / 57g Stem: Vulcanite
Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 35g Stem: Vulcanite
Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 24.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.45″ Weight: 1.3oz / 37g Stem: Vulcanite
Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Boasting more than two decades of aging on the briar, Astley pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astley, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall,…
Giorgio Musico, a dedicated supporter of Becker pipes and the manager of the famous Carmignani shop in Rome, began collecting Fritz and Paolo Becker’s work in 1979. This passion led to the establishment of the Becker & Musico pipe shop in Rome and the creation of the Becker & Musico pipe, a collaboration between Giorgio’s…
We’ve had several Sherwood Rock Sav’s in the past, but haven’t had a chance to read up on the line. Rebornpipes said something in an old blog of his that makes sense to me. The Sherwood Rock was probably Savinelli’s answer to the Custonbilt craze. Who knows. This is a finish you either love or…
While Ben Wade was a historic British pipe brand, for a time during the 1970s, production of Ben Wade pipes was contracted out to one of Danish pipe-making’s superstars: Preben Holm. Though he would tragically pass away at the age of 42, Holm was one of the pioneering figures in the ‘Danish design’ movement in…
We acquired this Don Carlos gem at the Chicago Pipe Show, and I must say it’s my personal favorite among the Don Carlos pipes we’ve ever had in our inventory. It appears to be in unsmoked condition, or perhaps just a smoke or two. This pipe is impressively sizable and certainly commands attention! Details:…
This large billiard is outside the norm of the Astleys we’ve stocked in the past. It’s on the bigger side at 7″ long, and sporting an almost 22m wide chamber. The birds-eye is stunning! This beautiful billiard has been lightly smoked and meticulously maintained. Nomenclature: 109 Jermyn ST London Details: Length: 7″ Bowl…
This Savinelli really stood out to me, mostly for it’s simplicity but defined shaping. We’ve researched the Extra line but haven’t been able to learn anything definitive. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 21.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g
Graco doesn’t make the most expensive or fanciest of pipes, but if you want a quality smoker for relatively cheap, Graco is a good choice. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.3oz / 36g Stem: Vulcanite
Over the past year, we’ve had the honor of offering a significant number of Astley pipes. While the majority of these have featured more conventional shapes, our excitement peaked when we came across this freehand piece. Notably, it boasts an impressive chamber width of 27mm, a testament to the pipe’s substantial size. What’s more, it’s…
Details: Length: 6.3″ Bowl Width: 23.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 2.2oz / 62g
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 18.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.4oz / 37g
While it’s difficult to know this cheroots exact age, it’s bone tenon tells me it’s from the earlier half of the 20th century. Details: Length: 3.8″ Bowl Width: 10.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 17g
For the Christmas season, pipe makers often release special pipes with a shared theme, finish, or color palette. This tradition is well-known among historic manufacturers. However, artisan carvers rarely participate due to the time and effort required for each handmade pipe and stem, making it impractical for multiple yearly releases. In an exceptional gesture, Micah…
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 21.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 58g Stem: Lucite
Details: Length: 12″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 115g
This is an unsmoked, NOS Comoy’s that comes with its original box and sleeve. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 30g
We’ve had the privilege of stocking several Paolo Becker pipes this year. This bent apple is probably my favorite. It’s makes for a great clincher, although it is a little heavy. It also fits great in hand. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 66g Stem: Acrylic
Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 17.8mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 29g
Comoy’s “87” showcases a gracefully tapering bowl reminiscent of a Dublin shape, a subtle forward-leaning tilt, a sleek shank design, and a gentle downward curvature. This pipe represents a classic and textbook illustration of the Zulu/Yachtsman shape, and interestingly, it has remained remarkably consistent in its design across various iterations throughout the years. This…
This is a really handsome pipe! Ser Jacapo makes some of the finest Italian pipes on the market. This lovat came to us from a customer who is fine tuning his rotation and wanted to part with some of his pipes. Luckily, he took really great care of his pipes. The original sleeve also comes…
This is a pretty cool quad panel meer. It’s comes with a handmade fitted case for safe keeping. Details: Length: 6.1″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 42g
We recently acquired this Morgan Pipes Workshop from a customer who wanted to narrow down his rotation. It’s been well taken care of and will serve it’s new owner well. Morgan Pipes, and Chris in particular crafts really nice pipes. The Workshop model is made in collaboration with Sean Reum. Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl…
We’ve had this pipe for some time now. We had a new perspex stem made by Rad Pipes, which gives it a unique look. The coloring on this Meer is beautiful, but I think some isn’t natural. I didn’t notice until we started taking photographs for this listing. Regardless it’s a beautiful pipe. Details:…
Born in 1947, Paul Becker is a highly acclaimed German pipe artisan. His work is heavily influenced by the geographical proximity to Denmark, and he meticulously crafts each pipe with a deep sense of devotion and precision. In 1982, he embarked on a journey by establishing a tobacco shop that included his own workshop, primarily…
This older Meer has a few things that always help a pipe shape. A twist in the shaping, a unique shape, and great condition. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 31g
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 34g Stem: Plastic
This Astleys billiard is a beauty! The 18k gold plated band gives the pipe a sleek British look. If this pipe has been smoked, it’s hard to tell. The fishtail mouthpiece will look familiar, which leads us to believe the pipe was made by Dunhill, for Astleys. The big English pipe makers of the time…
In 1972, Luigi Viprati embarked on his journey of crafting pipes, eventually earning acclaim as one of the world’s most revered pipemakers. Exclusively utilizing the finest grade briar, he skillfully creates pipes that blend artistic elegance with the inherent beauty of natural materials. Every single pipe is meticulously handcrafted in Italy. Recently, this exquisite Viprati…
Nice french made estate made by Butz Choquin. Unique finish and shape. Details: Length: 5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 41g
Becker was responsible for some of the finest handmade Italian pipes in the world. This pipe has beautiful flame grain and has a unique but stout stature. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 63g Stem Material: Acrylic
The 901 is a tricky Savinelli shape. They are a challenge to clean due to the oval shaped bowl. This pipe came to us without the mouthpiece. It took two shops to make a stem that we felt fit our expectations. The new stem was cut out of vulcanite rod. Overall the pipe is in…
Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
This pipe has a lot of character. It’s got a nice tall bowl with a smooth finish, but it’s also a partial panel. This pipe came to us from Denmark and was part of a 2000+ pipe collection. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 30g
Royal Danish was a sub-brand of Denmark’s Stanwell company. Using the same shapes as the main Stanwell line, Royal Danish is now a great way for customers to get their hands on iconic Danish pipes that aren’t manufactured by Stanwell or by any of its sub-brands anymore. The 97 ‘Liverpool’ is one of Stanwell’s oldest…
We always love getting in old pipes complete with box and sleeve. The Savinelli 622 is always one of our best selling Savinelli shapes. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 22.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 52g
This special edition, limited production 125th Anniversary honors the 125 years of production always providing pipe smokers worldwide with new products while always maintaining time proven standards to quality. Thanks to the fine gold and silver workmanship typical in Milan our 125 Anniversary pipe features a precious 925 sterling silver handmade band Details: Length:…
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 18.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 43g
Echt Bernstein is commonly mistaken for a person’s name, but in reality, it translates to “Real Amber” in German. These pipes are highly regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship and collectible value, given the scarcity of intact amber meerschaum pipes due to amber’s delicate nature. This exquisite pipe comes with its original case and remains in…
Simply put, this pipe is stunning. The six sided panel shank leads to an apple bowl. This beautiful Becker pipe is one of many we will be listing in the coming weeks. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 60g
Royal Danish was a sub-brand of Denmark’s Stanwell company. Using the same shapes as the main Stanwell line, Royal Danish is now a great way for customers to get their hands on iconic Danish pipes that aren’t manufactured by Stanwell or by any of its sub-brands anymore. The shape 53 is Stanwell’s take on the…
Meersechaum lined pipes always sell quickly when we list them. Those who like them, love them. While White Star isn’t the biggest of pipe companies, they make dependable and affordable pipes. Made in Denmark, and owned by Georg Jensen. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 17.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 44g
Lightly Smoked Made by the famed Beckers 2.4″ Deep Chamber Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.4mm Bowl Depth:2.4″ Weight: 50g
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 29g
The band is removable Large Pipe Fits really well in the hand Either unsmoked or smoked once or twice Details: Length:5.1″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 69g
Nice Size Bowl Nomenclature is worn BBB Stands for “Britain’s Best Briars” Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 20.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 39g
19th Century Original Case Amber Adornments and Mouthpiece Base of Pipe Cracked This is one of the most beautiful cheroot / cigar holders I have seen. The base of the pipe looks to have cracked due to age, which is really unfortunate. The amber stem and amber fittings would have made this pipe a top…
Turkish Block Meerschaum Delrin Push / Pull Tenon Fitted Case Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 38g
Well made and detailed hand carved block meerschaum pipe. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 95g
Introducing the second ALM pipe to grace our collection in as many months. It hails from the same remarkable assortment of pipes, yet the mystery surrounding the maker persists. While we may not possess additional information about the craftsman, one thing is certain – this pipe is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and undeniable beauty….
This is no fancy pipe, but still pretty cool and American. It’s got some fills but an interesting system. Details: Length: 5.8″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 34g
This pipe is indeed quite intriguing. It appears that the brand City Natural may be an offshoot of City De Luxe, which itself was a sub-brand of GBD. The shared logo on the mouthpiece reinforces this connection, and there is even a GBD shape named 1351 that aligns with City Natural’s naming convention. However, it…
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz
This timeless English Billiard epitomizes elegance in its straight, clean, and unadorned design. Crafted by a renowned English brand, it embodies the classic essence of pipe making. Despite the passage of time, this pipe retains its allure and charm. Adorned with a tasteful polished finish, it exudes understated sophistication. The presence of some captivating cross-grain…
We frequently come across Ural block meerschaum pipes in our shop, which is a testament to their prolific production. This particular vintage Ural Sultan Head carved block meerschaum pipe, which we estimate dates back to the 1980s, is relatively small to medium-sized. Despite being lightly smoked, it remains in excellent condition.
Stanwell’s ‘M’ designation after a shape number indicates a mount was added to an existing design. In this case, a brass army mount has been added to Stanwell’s shape 83, a classically inclined bent billiard from the historic Danish pipe-maker. With a crisp black sandblast, this De Luxe 83M features an army mount that will…
Professionally restored by Rich at Briarville Parker Super Bark 47 Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe, London.
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
Neerup pipes are made by Peder Jeppesen, who began his career in the workshops of the legendary Danish pipe-makers Karl Erik Ottendahl and Erik Nording. Peder’s style has changed over the years, with his more recent work displaying a playfulness in design that is not often seen, even within the avant garde stylings of the…
Here’s an interesting pipe for you – a Betram, named for the famous pipe factory in Washington, DC. Between the 1920s and the 1970s, Bertram sold pipes to America’s political and entertainment stars, and these pipes were renowned both for their quality and for the overwhelming demand they attracted. Catering to such figures as Douglas…
Carey Magic Inch Meerschaum Lines Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe.
Vintage No Name Partially Rusticated Pot Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe.
The stem is oxidized, and a few fills. Styled by Lorenzo Leo Straight Bulldog Estate Briar Tobacco Pipe.
Will need to be cleaned and sanitised. Vintage No Name Apple Estate Briar Tobacco Smoking Pipe, Perspex Stem.
Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded by a French family in Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies. This Comoy’s…
Will need to be cleaned and sanitised. Large Chubby Cherry Wood Estate Tobacco Pipe.
GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought and moved to London at the beginning of the 20th century, were it continued to…
Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
Astleys was one of London’s most historic pipe and tobacco shops. Like many pipe tobacconists, its owners had pipes made specially to be sold under the shop’s name. Astleys pipes, however, were made by some of the premier pipe manufacturers and artisans in the UK, such as Dunhill, Charatan, Les Wood, and Ken Barnes and…
Erik Nørding is one of the fathers of Danish pipe-making, and a living legend in pipes. Beginning his career in the 1950s in the SON (Skovbo og Nørding) partnership, Nørding soon went solo, before starting the Nørding workshop and brand. Over the decades, Nørding not only helped define ‘Danish-style’ pipes, but also employed and taught…
It only seemed fitting that we start producing block meerschaum Kirsten bowls. This Kirsten G is one of the first pipes to sport one of our new MBSD Meerschaum bowls. Details: Length: 5.9″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.9oz / 55g
Michel pipes were a house brand made for Maison Michel, a North Carolina (USA) tobacconist run by Michel J. Mitchell between 1951 and 1980. This pipe, along with others on the MBSD site, is new old stock, and therefore completely unsmoked. I can only imagine Michel himself would have been quite pleased with these pipes….
Custom-Bilt (later, as in this case, Custombilt) pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, Custom-Bilt pipes…
Kaywoodie pipes are as American as apple pie. Starting in 1919 as a pipe brand for KB&B, a pipe shop dating all the way back to 1851, Kaywoodie has since then been a staple of American-made pipes. In the present, many Kaywoodies are collectors items, in addition to being fantastic smokers. This particular Kaywoodie looks…
It is probably fair to say that Savinelli is Italy’s most famous pipe brand. Founded in Milan in 1876 by Achille Savinelli, the brand has continuously produced high quality pipes for nearly 150 years. Though it is sadly no longer produced, the Nonpareil (meaning ‘without equal,’ or ‘incomparable’) was one of Savinelli’s top lines, which…
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 23.2mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.4oz / 42g
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 18.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.1oz / 33g
Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Custom-Bilt (later, as in this case, Custombilt) pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, Custom-Bilt pipes…
Made in France back in the 70s, this pipe once sat on the shelves of a Charlotte pipe shop. Unfortunately, the shop didn’t stand the test of time so the remaining inventory was auctioned off. Details: Length: 6.3″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.9″ Weight: 1.5oz / 44g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
This classic Dunhill straight Billiard, in a Group 4 size, stands out as an impressive piece. It’s noteworthy for being labeled “LBS,” signifying that it’s a somewhat slimmer version of a Large Billiard. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g Filter: 6mm Stem: Vulcanite
Barling was a historic English pipe-making company. It was originally founded by Benjamin Barling in 1812, before the invention of briar pipes, as a company that made meerschaum pipes with exquisite silverwork. Later, the Barling family would begin to produce high quality briar pipes, which today the brand is most famous for. This pipe, made…
It would not be hyperbole to say that Hans ‘Former’ Nielsen is one of the most celebrated and sought after pipe-makers alive today. Beginning his career at Poul Rasmussen’s workshop at the age of 15, Former would soon go on to work with Sven Knudsen, before becoming the foreman at the legendary WO Larsen pipe…
Custom-Bilt pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, Custom-Bilt pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
Custom-Bilt pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, Custom-Bilt pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
For those not in the know, the Grand Slam was a line of pipes by Comoy with a special stinger system intended to cool and dry the smoke from the pipe before it entered the smoker’s mouth. It is often the case that, over time, parts of this system will become lost as the pipe…
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.9″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
I’ll be honest, I find this pipe from Denmark’s legendary WO Larsen workshop to be a little strange. It has the grain quality of one of their top of the line Straight Grain pipes, as well as what looks like a grade stamp – ‘2’ – which was used on the WO Larsen Straight Grains….
Stanwell is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and enduring pipe companies, having been founded by Poul Nielsen shortly after the second world war. Over the last six decades, Stanwell has established itself as both a leader in innovative Danish design and for producing well-priced pipes with precision construction and engineering. Many of its designs were…
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.1oz / 32g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 20.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.4oz / 42g
We couldn’t find much when researching this large Panter outside of that it was made in France. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 23.2mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 2.5oz / 72g
Released in the 1958-66 Catalog, the 12B is a “Medium Bulldog” in the shape chart. Patent: 2808837 Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.2oz / 35g
Astleys pipes exemplify the pinnacle of English craftsmanship, representing the work of renowned artisans from the British Isles. Astleys, originally a tobacconist, established a store in England back in 1862. This shop collaborated with some of the most esteemed pipe makers, including Charatan, James Upshall, Dunhill, Les Wood, and Bill Taylor of Ashton Pipes, to…
Custom-Bilt pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, Custom-Bilt pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history…
Just a really great looking pre-transition GBD. As a Collector, this poker is on the larger side and is sporting a perspex mouthpiece. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 25.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
Tim Fuller was an American artisan pipe-maker based in Idaho, and an occasional contributor to The Pipe Collector, the newsletter of the North American Society of Pipe Collectors. Fuller, who produced pipes under the name TC Fuller, was a self-taught artisan who came to pipe-making from previous careers in boat building and construction. Owing to his…
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.9oz / 54g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 42g
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 1.0oz / 31g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.5oz / 44g
I thought for sure we’d be able to learn something about the maker of this horn, but we came up empty. Regardless, it’s a nice shape with an even cooler finish. Details: Length: 6.7″ Bowl Width: 19.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.3oz / 38g Stem: Acrylic
Likely made in the 1970s or 80s, this large Turkish meer has remained unsmoked. Details: Length: 8.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 2.8oz / 79g
I’ve seen all kinds of African meers from Ben Wade, Peterson, Comoy’s and even Nordings but this is our first Calabresi. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 18.7mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.4oz / 41g
Details: Length: 2.5″ Bowl Width: 24.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 1.1oz / 32g
Rich at Briarville sent us this pipe after giving it a full restoration and replacing the stem. If you like a bigger chamber, this pipe is a great option. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 24.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.3oz / 37g
Established in 1908 by Edmund Hardcastle, this brand has experienced changes in ownership over the years. However, their dedication to producing traditional English pipe shapes has remained unwavering. The “704” Billiard from Hardcastle exemplifies these classic proportions, slightly elevated to present a stately bowl with a roomy chamber, complemented by a slender shank and stem…
Although this is a Savinelli Extra, this is a sleek looking pipe. The mouthpiece has a slight bent, adding to it’s appeal. Many Savinelli Extras have fills which is certainly a downside! Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 19.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.8oz / 53g
Stamped: Companion Made IN USA k Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 24.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.25″ Weight: 1.3oz / 39g
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 22.3mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.1oz / 34g
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 2.2″ Weight: 2.2oz / 62g
Royal Danish is best known for being a sub brand of Stanwells. They share many of the same shape chart. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2oz / 58g
Even though we stock new Rossi pipes, I have to admit, this is the coolest Rossi we’ve had. They should consider bringing back these older shapes that are outside the norm. We’d definitely be well stocked. The one downside, it’s got a few fills. The plus, it’s unsmoked! Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.5mm…
This prince is just a great looking pipe. It’s sits well in the hand, and sports a large 24mm chamber! Details: Length: 6.3″ Bowl Width: 23.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 2.1oz / 60g
A friend of ours had a few pipes they wanted to part with, and this is one of them. It was restored by Mad Pipes LLC. Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 22.1mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.0oz / 33g
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 1.7oz / 50g
In contrast to many other Italian pipe makers, Savinelli adheres closely to the traditional proportions inspired by English and French pipe crafting. While the majority of Italian pipe designs tend to embrace dramatic and highly stylized interpretations of classic shapes, featuring notably taller and broader bowls alongside relatively slimmer shanks, Savinelli maintains a more balanced…
I would love to know how they achieved this finish! This is a rather large pipe, at 61g and Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 2.1oz / 61g
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 18.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 1.2oz / 35g Stem: Vulcanite
This is a bigger lumberman, likely a size 5 Astleys. It’s been lightly smoked, and meticulously maintained. Details: Length: 7.2″ Bowl Width: 22.6mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 49g
Made in Boston, Ehrlich made a wide range of pipes in both briar and meerschaum. They closed shop in 1968, making this pipe 50+ years old. Details: Length: 6.8″ Bowl Width: 22.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2.3oz / 66g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.8mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 1.7oz / 49g
Bjarne Nielsen was one of the towering figures of Danish pipe-making until his passing in 2008. As the founder of Bjarne, Nielsen employed talented pipe-makers from Denmark to produce distinctly Danish pipes and sold them to a devoted international audience. Among those in his employ were figures such as Mogens Johansen (also known as Johs),…
Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 18.2mm Bowl Depth: 1.2″ Weight: 1.1oz / 33g
Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 1.4oz / 39g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 1.3oz / 33g
Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 1.9oz / 54g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 22.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.3″ Weight: 1.4oz / 40g
This substantial briar pipe hails from the renowned Danish pipe manufacturer, Bari. The “Wiking” series by Bari is highly coveted for its impressive dimensions and distinctive design. This particular specimen features an elegant vulcanite stem. Details: Length: 8.3″ Bowl Width: 26.1mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 5.8oz / 164g
We’re excited to be listing a large collection of Astleys in the coming weeks. This is the first of 33. The ring grain is stunning. Astleys stocked pipes in sizes 1-6. We think this Dubin would fit into the size 5 or 6 size chart. It’s in near perfect condition, and only been smoked a…
Details: Length: 7.5″ Bowl Width: 22.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 48g Stem: Replacement / New
The Blatter family’s pipe-making journey commenced in London during the late 1890s. They later relocated to South Africa before making their final move to Montreal in 1907. With each move, they established a new tobacco shop specializing in pipes and cigars, and every Blatter pipe was meticulously hand-carved. The company boasts a captivating and rich…
Details: Length: 5.1″ Bowl Width: 17.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.9″ Weight: 37g Stem: Vulcanite
Everyone needs a cherry wood Ropp in their collection, right? Details: Length: 10.5″ Bowl Width: 22.5mm Bowl Depth: 2.25″ Weight: 5.2oz / 146g
The Tsuge Pipe Co., Ltd. had it’s start in the early 20th century, offering traditional Japanese Kiseru pipes, and more European styled pipes in materials woods native to Japan and Iv*ry. Fast forwarding into the 1970’s the company sent six craftsmen to pipe workshops in Italy and Denmark to acquire advanced skills of pipe-making from…
I always love running across a Nording that isn’t a traditional freehand. This straight brandy is adorned with a sterling silver band, giving it a sleek appearance. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 21.3mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2.5oz / 72g
Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 21.0mm Bowl Depth: 2.5″ Weight: 2oz / 58g Stem: Vulcanite
Filtered meers are some of our best selling pipes. If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to our MBSD Meerschaum meers, this estate meer is a good option. A 9mm Savinelli charcoal filter is a little too big for this pipe. We suggest using Savinelli 9mm Balsa filters, as they will fit better. Details:…
Here we see one of Savinelli’s most unique of finishes applied to the “412 KS” — a tall, broad straight Dublin shape. Details: Length: 5.7″ Bowl Width: 21.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 43g
I love partially rusticated pipes. They have an old school look, and have a lot of character. This pipe was owned by a shop in Charlotte that closed in the early 1980s. We had the opportunity to buy a lot of their remaining inventory, which consisted of all kinds of pipes made in the 70s….
While the carver of this meer is unknown, whoever it was has a ton of experience. The detail is pretty amazing! Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.2mm Bowl Depth: 2.25″ Weight: 84g
Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.4″ Weight: 39g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 4.8″ Bowl Width: 23.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.7″ Weight: 36g Stem: Vulcanite
As a GBD collector, it’s tough to see this one go. It’s far and away the nicest GBD Spigot we’ve stocked, and it’s unsmoked with a display box. As you can tell in the photos, the grain is stunning. Details: Length: 5.2″ Bowl Width: 19.5mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 42g
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.1″ Weight: 32g
If you like lightweight, small chambers and affordable, this Dr Plumb Junior is for you. This 1970s made billiard was originally owned by a pipe shop in Charlotte. When the shop closed in the early 80s, they put the remaining pipes in storage until we recently had the opportunity to buy some. Details: Length:…
The Blatter family’s pipe-making journey commenced in London during the late 1890s. They later relocated to South Africa before making their final move to Montreal in 1907. With each move, they established a new tobacco shop specializing in pipes and cigars, and every Blatter pipe was meticulously hand-carved. The company boasts a captivating and rich…
Nothing fancy, but will get the job done! Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 37g
We couldn’t find much in our research about Ice Age. It’s certainly unique! Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 20.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 49g Stem: Lucite
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 44g
This Caminetto is a real beauty. Overall great condition. Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 19.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 44g Stem: 9mm
Details: Length: 2.5″ Bowl Width: 22.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 38g
This Butz Choquin is on the bigger side. It comes with a sleeve and box. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 23.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.8″ Weight: 2.8oz / 78g
The 509 is among my favorite Savinelli shapes. The Hercules 509 is no longer made, which is unfortunate. Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 22.4mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 2.5oz / 70g
Details: Length: 5.3″ Bowl Width: 18.1mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 25g Stem: Vulcanite
Details: Length: 5.6″ Bowl Width: 21.6mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 49g
Details: Length: 6.5″ Bowl Width: 21.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 52g
Alpha pipes were meticulously handcrafted at the Shalom Pipe Factory in Israel, exclusively tailored for distribution in the United States. This particular Freehand pipe serves as a prime example of the factory’s production—featuring daring, attention-grabbing, and naturally flowing shapes. The shank gracefully ascends from a tightly curved junction and is adorned with four distinct ridges,…
Savinelli filters are too big for this pipe. We suggest 9mm balsa filters – if a filter is wanted. Details: Length: 6″ Bowl Width: 20.4mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 48g Stem: Acrylic
Details: Length: 7.6″ Bowl Width: 23.0mm Bowl Depth: 2″ Weight: 59g
This is my favorite Dave Neeb we’ve had the privilege of stocking. It came to us from a customer who’s downsizing his rotation and has been well cared for and maintained. While I can’t speak to Dave’s goal when shaping this pipe, but i suspect he has comfort in mind. It’s just rests really well…
With every batch of MBSD Meerschaum meers we receive, we will keep a few for the purposes of quality control. This large apple was one of them. As you can see in the photos, the color is coming along beautifully. You’d think based on the color that it’s been smoked a lot, but the opposite…
This is a really cool Sasieni, from the Family Era. It came to us from a pipe shop that closed in the early 80s, and has remained unsmoked. Details: Length: 5.4″ Bowl Width: 15.8mm Bowl Depth: 1″ Weight: 15g Stem: Vulcanite
This is a classic vintage meer, likely made in the 70s or 80s. It’s a fairly stout pipe, and fits well in the hand. It’s unsmoked, and ready to be enjoyed by it’s new owner. Details: Length: 6.2″ Bowl Width: 20.9mm Bowl Depth: 1.75″ Weight: 70g
Details: Length: 5.5″ Bowl Width: 19.8mm Bowl Depth: 1.6″ Weight: 42g Stem: Acrylic
Made in 1964-65, this French made Mastercraft is a simple but good looking pipe. Value wise, it’s tough to beat Mastercraft. Details: Length: 5.9″ Bowl Width: 18.0mm Bowl Depth: 1.5″ Weight: 23g Stem: Vulcanite