Edward’s Smooth Bent Billiard Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

While it has, at times, contracted other parties to produce pipes under its name, Edward’s used to manufacture both pipes and tobacco of its own, with a view to becoming the “American Charatan” for the former. The brand was a pioneer for American freehand pipes in this way, with its employed carvers including the great Randy Wiley. This particular pipe looks to be from around the 1960s-1970s, back when Edward’s prided itself on using choice Algerian briar (which the Algerian war of independence later interrupted the supply of) which was specially oil-cured and very lightly finished.

The shaping on this one is a little more traditional than the other Edward’s pipes we’ve had in recently, taking the form of a relatively large, 3/4 bent billiard. Like those pipes, however, this one also incorporates a swirling, golden acrylic stem and a white accent for a little extra distinction.

The condition is good. Some inner rim charring and a few, light scratches around the bowl.

Details:

Length: 6.5″ / 165.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.90 / 22.86mm

Bowl Depth: 1.58″ / 40.13mm

Weight: 2.2oz / 64g