Chris Morgan Signature Smooth Nosewarmer Brandy Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

Chris Morgan is an American artisan pipe maker based in California. Beginning his pipe-making career in 2006, Morgan has managed to carve a distinct niche for himself in the contemporary pipe scene—or, rather, many niches. Morgan creates high-grade pipes both as part of his Signature line and as part of his Workshop line, which is a collaborative effort between himself and Montana artisan Sean Reum. Morgan is also responsible for the Blackjack and Briar Cigar pipe series, the latter coming from a partnership with Italian artisan and briar cutter Mimmo Romeo. Finally, as the creator of the rough and rugged Bones series, Morgan has become even more of a cult figure in the pipe community than most other artisans of his stature.

Given Chris Morgan’s numerous successes with factory-made pipes of his own design, such as the BlackJack, the Briar Cigar, and the Bones, one might be forgiven for forgetting that he also crafts entirely handmade pipes—“might” being the operative word here, as it’s hard to forget pipes that are this good. After all, Morgan’s “Signature” series of high-grade, artisan briars is one that began two decades ago, and was his first source of widespread acclaim. Morgan continues to make these pipes in his home workshop—albeit in far fewer numbers than his serially-produced pipes—and they continue to be excellent representatives of American handicraft. This one, for example, is a nosewarmer-length brandy rendition in the Scandi-American style, with a deep contrast finish that accentuates the bowl’s flame grain as it proceeds across the entirety of the bowl and right up to the end of its shank.

The condition is very good. Minor darkening and finish fading on the rim.

Details:

Length: 4.5″ / 114.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.80 / 20.32mm

Bowl Depth: 1.32″ / 33.52mm

Weight: 1.0oz / 30g