Edward’s XL Smooth Lumberman 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 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 pipe is a really nice, extra large straight grain lumberman, whose classical leanings are offset ever so slightly by a more American freehand-style flared acrylic stem and matching army mount.

The condition is great. Some minor scratches on the rim and bowl, but nothing major at all.

Details:

Length: 7.0″ / 177.8mm

Bowl Width: 0.85 / 21.59mm

Bowl Depth: 1.77″ / 44.95mm

Weight: 1.6oz / 46g