Mincer Era Custom-Bilt, Rusticated Straight Bulldog Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates [SOLD OUT]

Description

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 enthusiasts, and those who generally appreciate a well-made smoking machine.

While it is difficult to date Custom-Bilts precisely, this pipe, still faintly stamped ‘Custom-Bilt’ in cursive on the shank, would appear to have been made between 1934 and 1946 (after which the name was changed to Custombilt and production was partially bought-out by Eugene Rich). This would make the pipe almost 100 years old, and in remarkably good condition for being so.

Details:

Length: 5.2″

Bowl Width: 21.1mm

Bowl Depth: 1.75″

Weight: 57g