Edward’s Smooth Lovat w/ Acrylic Estate Briar Pipe, American Estates

Description

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 period, during the 1960s-1970s, coincided with Edward’s priding 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.

This is another pipe from the recent Edward’s batch that came via our trade-in program, and is indeed one of their signature Algerian briar pieces. The design this time is slightly more classical, though it is by no means without that distinctive “American freehand” touch. In essence, it’s a particularly long, lightweight Lovat design, not unlike the traditional Anglo-French renditions, but it also incorporates a subtly “twisted” motif in its shank via shallow spiral carvings, as well as an acrylic accent and mount. The latter’s amber-tones are matched by a double-beaded golden acrylic stem, making the design even more interesting. On a last note, this is another Edward’s with particularly good straight grain, and further testament to their vaunted stock of briar from Algeria.

The condition is very good. Minor inner rim charring.

 

Details:

Length: 6.5″ / 165.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.84 / 21.33mm

Bowl Depth: 1.55″ / 39.37mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g