Edward’s XL Smooth Lumberman 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.

While some of the Edward’s pipes we’ve had in recently were very Danish in style, and others were much more traditional, this one strikes a balance between the two. Made from the same signature Algerian briar that Edward’s pipes were once known for, it takes the form of an extra large lumberman, with the addition of a slightly flared acrylic ferrule and a similarly flared mouthpiece. The grain is quite lovely, while the simple, natural finish gels perfectly with the golden swirl acrylic used for the latter.

The condition is good. Some inner rim darkening and slight handling marks.

 

Details:

Length: 7″ / 177.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.91 / 23.11mm

Bowl Depth: 1.79″ / 45.46mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 46g