Mincer Era Custom-Bilt Filter Straight Pot Estate Briar Pipe, Complete Set

Custom-Bilt pipes were originally created in the early 20th century by Tracy Mincer, an American pipe-maker. Later adopting the slogan, ‘As Individual as a Thumbprint,’ Custom-Bilts were each rusticated by hand, giving them their signature rugged look, and ensuring that no two Custom-Bilts were exactly alike. Today, these pipes are prized by collectors, pipe history enthusiasts, and those who generally appreciate a well-made smoking machine.

Custom-Bilt pipes aren’t typically associated with filtered smoking, but they did indeed make them. This would be the first I’ve ever handled, though. Essentially, it’s just like your usual Custom-Bilt, but with a slightly wider draft hole and reverse tenon system, into which filters (Custom-Bilt’s are more like short pipe-cleaners). As evinced by the nomenclature, this Custom-Bilt is from back when Tracy Mincer ran things, making it around 8 decades old.

The condition is great. The pipe doesn’t seem to have been smoked much at all. It comes with its original presentation case and includes a box of Custom-Bilt filters. The case is a little time-worn on the outside.

Details:

Length: 6.2″ / 157.4mm

Bowl Width: 0.88 / 22.40mm

Bowl Depth: 1.47″ / 37.33mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 54g