Chacom Blue Riband 871 Smooth Author Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked, 9mm

Description

Chacom is one of France’s most historic and iconic makes. Its founders, the Comoy family, began their career as boxwood pipe-makers in the early 1800s, before briar had even been discovered, with Henri Comoy (of Comoy’s fame) emigrating to England in 1879 and founding the country’s first briar pipe factory. In 1922, Henri and his nephews, the Chapuis, founded the Chapuis Comoy pipe factory in Saint-Claude, France, which shortly after began producing pipes bearing the partnered families’ names—“Cha” for Chapuis, and “Com” for Comoy. Chacom has been the biggest name in French pipes ever since.

While “Blue Riband” is most famously associated with the Comoy’s make, this pipe from its cousin Chacom has also been bestowed that title. In Chacom’s case, it’s something of a play on words, pointing not only to the quality of the pipe, but also its distinctive finish. “Riband” is an archaic synonym for “ribbon,” and a “blue riband” was something traditionally given to first-place winners of competitions of all sorts. Chacom’s Blue Riband—now long discontinued—was notable for its excellent briar, engine-turned silver collar, and hand-cut mouthpiece, as well as its deep, slightly blueish hue, hence the name.

This one is completely unsmoked, with an original bowl coating. It also comes with its original (slightly time-worn) box. The pipe is chambered to allow for the use of 9mm filters, and comes with its original adapter for non-filter use, should its new owner prefer.

Details:

Length: 6″ / 152.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.79″ / 20.06mm

Bowl Depth: 1.40″ / 35.56mm

Weight: 2.0oz / 58g