Edward’s XL Smooth Canadian w/ Acrylic 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 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.

I do wonder whether extra long shank were a popular choice during the Algerian Briar era of Edward’s pipes, as this is the second one we’ve had recently. Like the previous one, this is a finely grained, lengthy rendition, but of a Canadian, rather than a Livepool. It’s also even longer than the latter, all while remaining surprisingly lightweight. Must be that famous briar.

The condition is good. Some darkening and general wear to the rim, a couple of very small worn out fills, and some slight scratches on the stem.

Details:

Length: 7.5″ / 190.5mm

Bowl Width: 0.87 / 22.09mm

Bowl Depth: 1.64″ / 41.65mm

Weight: 1.5oz / 44g