London Special (by Comoy’s) Smooth Lumberman (Estate)

Comoy’s is a historic brand in pipe making, and possibly the most historic brand in the making of briar pipes. Though originally founded in 1825 by a French family from Saint Claude, France, production of Comoy’s pipes was soon moved to London, England, where it established itself as one of the quintessential English pipe companies.

As was quite typical of the great Anglo-French factory makes, Comoy’s had exacting standards for their pipes, meaning that they had a number of sub-brands for pipes with even the slightest cosmetic imperfections. Yet Comoy’s sub-brands have since become famous for being excellent pipes in their own right. These included the Guildhall, the Academy Award, and the Everyman, as well as others, such as the London Special. I did not note a Comoy’s-equivalent shape code on this example of a London Special (I have seen them on others), though I’d imagine it is a rendition of the make’s “309” lumberman.

The condition is fair. Some rim darkening, chamber slightly over-reamed, and some handling marks.

Details: 

Length: 6.8″ / 172.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.90 / 22.86mm

Bowl Depth: 1.63″ / 41.40mm

Weight: 1.1oz / 34g