The Smoke Shop by Comoy’s 126 Smooth Pot Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

The Smoke Shop was an American tobacconist located in Annapolis, Maryland, in the 20th century. As is tradition for retailers of its kind, The Smoke Shop had house-brand pipes made for it by major pipe manufacturers, one of which was Ango-French stalwart Comoy’s. Comoy’s itself 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.

Despite being a very traditional pot shape, collectors of fine English pipes could probably pick this one out of a lineup based on its figure alone. After all, it is the classic, wide-chambered Comoy’s shape “126,” a certified champ when it comes to mixtures and ribbon cuts (though it handles most other blends with ease, too).

The condition is good. Some rim darkening and slight finish fading.

Details:

Length: 5.5″ / 139.7mm

Bowl Width: 0.93″ / 23.62mm

Bowl Depth: 1.34″ / 34.03mm

Weight: 1.4oz / 40g