Rattrays Six Friends 19 Rusticated Estate Briar Pipe, Unsmoked, 9mm

Description

The House of Rattray was originally a tobacconist, opening in Perth, Scotland, in 1903, under the oversight of Charles Rattray. House of Rattray soon became a blending house (whose blends are still sold to this day under the Rattray’s name) and a purveyor of Rattray-brand pipes, made for the tobacconist by established English pipe makers. Over the years, the name changed hands, with contemporary Rattray’s pipes and tobaccos being produced under the umbrella of German’s Kopp company (formerly Kolhase & Kopp). Pipes from this period of manufacture were sourced from major European makers, such as Chacom and Butz-Choquin in France and Brebbia and L’anatra in Italy.

I’m fairly certain that the Six Friends line from Rattray’s was, unfortunately, discontinued some time ago, as this one came from recently unearthed new old stock. The line was a great example of a modern design that perfectly emulated the traditions of early briar, with its classic shapes (six, to be exact), reserved finishes, and amber-like acrylic mouthpieces. This one is a squat, full-bent apple, lightly rusticated and dressed in a contrast stain that gives a slight weathered effect.

This Rattrays is completely unsmoked with an original bowl coating. It also comes with its original box. It is chambered to allow for the use of 9mm filters if desired.

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.76 / 19.30mm

Bowl Depth: 1.32″ / 33.52mm

Weight: 2.1oz / 62g