Dr Grabow Viscount 22 Rusticated Pickaxe Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

Dr Grabow might just be the quintessential American working man’s pipe. Created in 1932 by Linkman & Co., the Dr Grabow name soon became a staple in the American pipe world, being still produced today and enjoyed by novices and veterans alike.

Taking a very different path from the usual fare, this particular Dr Grabow shows off a fascinating approach to rustication, creating something reminiscent of tree bark. It makes for a refreshing change, especially when combined with the shape 22, which I’ve always wondered about, in terms of whether it might have been influenced by Danish pipe makers, such as early Stanwell or Bari models.

The condition is fair. Rim darkening and some finish fading.

 

Details:

Length: 5.8″ / 147.3mm

Bowl Width: 0.77 / 19.55mm

Bowl Depth: 1.61″ / 40.89mm

Weight: 0.8oz / 24g