PIPES BY FRENCH PIPEMAKING COMPANIES

  • This Torpille (Torpedo) A La Havane Grenoble from France with a Bakelite taper stem can be yours today. This pipe is stamped Torpille (Torpedo) A La Havane Grenoble. The French literally means ‘Torpedo’ and probably is from a tobacco shop called Havana in Grenoble. The bowl and shank are an interesting torpedo shaped pipe and the grain is quite nice. This well shaped and proportioned pipe and the polished golden Bakelite taper stem is comfortable. The approximate dimensions of the pipe are as follows: length 5½ in. (140 mm); height 1¼ in. (30 mm); bowl diameter 1½ in. (36 mm); chamber diameter ¾ in. (19 mm). The weight of the pipe is 1¼ oz. (37 g). PRICE $70USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact Kenneth before completing the sale at kenneth@knightsofthepipe.com

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  • This Charming NOS Chacom Chinrester from France with a vulcanite taper stem can be yours today. This UNSMOKED Pipe is stamped with the words Tout Repos on the left side of the shank (made by Chacom). The French literally means ‘all rest’, but I think a more likely translation in this context is ‘rest easy’, as it’s a chinrester. The bowl and shank are classic Billiard shaped and the grain on the rim top is quite nice. This well shaped and proportioned pipe up to the stem is quite normal looking. The polished black vulcanite bent taper stem is designed to rest against your chin when you are smoking giving you a hands free experience. The approximate dimensions of the pipe are as follows:length 5¼ in. (133 mm);height 2 in. (51 mm);bowl diameter1¼ in. (32 mm); chamber diameter ⅔ in. (18 mm). The weight of the pipe is 1 oz. (31 g). PRICE $70USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact Kenneth before completing the sale at kenneth@knightsofthepipe.com

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  • This Neptune France Black Suede Leather Clad Opera Pipe with a vulcanite taper stem can be yours today. The the stamp on the left side of the black suede leather clad shank is faint but reads Neptune [over] France. On the left side of the taper stem there is the sailing ship logo of the Neptune pipemaker. The bowl and shank under the leather is briar and the grain on the rim top is quite nice. This well shaped and proportioned Opera pipe with a combination of a black suede leather and smooth briar looks amazing with the polished black vulcanite taper stem. The dimensions of the Neptune Opera Pipe are as follows: length 5½ inches; height 2 inches; bowl diameter 1 1/2 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide; chamber diameter ¾ inch wide x 1 inch long. The weight of the pipe is 1.69 ounces/48 grams. PRICE $70USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at slaug@uniserve.com

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  • This Older Made in France Lotus Bent Billiard with a Hard Rubber stem can be yours today. This French made pipe is stamped on the left side of the shank and reads Lotus underlined in script [over] Made in France.  This older well shaped and proportioned pipe has been restained with a rich Cordovan stain that hides the many fills in the finish looks amazing with the contrast of the black Hard Rubber taper stem.  The grain that stands out on the polished briar and the contrasting stem looks really good together. The dimensions are Length: 4 ½ inches, Height: 1 ½ inches, Outside diameter of the bowl: 1 ¼ inch, Chamber diameter: ¾ of an inch. The weight of the pipe is 33 grams/1.16 ounces. PRICE $50USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at slaug@uniserve.com

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  • This Algerian Skikda Igoo shaped Sitter with a square shank and vulcanite taper stem can be yours todayThis one is another oldtimer – it was well smoked and obviously well loved by the previous owner. It is a beautiful flat bottom panel shaped Igloo. It is a lovely, elegant pipe. The approximate dimensions The approximate dimensions of the pipe are as follows: length 5½ in. (140 mm); height 1 in. (25 mm); bowl diameter 1¼ in. (32 mm); chamber diameter ⅝ in. (16 mm). The weight of the pipe is 1⅛ oz. (33 g). PRICE $65USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at kenneth@knightsofthepipe.com

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  • This Unique French Made GBD Sauvage 1345 Pot/Poker with a new saddle stem can be yours today. This French Made Pipe is stamped on the left side of the shank and reads GBD in an oval followed by Sauvage. On the right side it read France over the shape number 1345. The inwardly beveled rim top has some darkening but is in excellent condition. The shank had a small hairline crack on the right side that I repaired and banded with a thin brass band. This well shaped and proportioned pipe with a combination of grains and carved worm trails on the briar looks amazing with the polished band and vulcanite saddle stem. The shiny, polished briar and the contrasting band and stem look really good together. The dimensions of the pipe are Length: 5 ¾ inches, Height: 1 ½ inches, Outside diameter of the bowl: 1 ½ inches, Chamber diameter: ¾ of an inch. The weight of the pipe is 33 grams/1.16 ounces. PRICE $65USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at slaug@uniserve.com

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  • This Made in France French Briar Apple with a Bakelite stem can be yours today. This French made pipe is stamped on the left side of the shank and reads French Briar [over] stamped oak leaves. On the right side it is stamped Made in France in a (US) football shaped stamp with “IN” in the centre.  This older well shaped and proportioned pipe with a combination of a rich oxblood stained finish looks amazing with the contrast of the yellow Bakelite taper stem and the brass band. The stem has some strange staining that joined its story over time. The polished briar and the contrasting stem looks really good together. Its measurements are Length: 5 inches, Height: 1 ¼ inches, Outside diameter of the bowl: 1 inch, Diameter of the chamber: ¾ of an inch. The weight of the pipe is 24 grams/.85 oz. PRICE $55USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at slaug@uniserve.com

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  • This Made in France Real Briar Bent Billiard with a Bakelite/Amberoid can can be yours today. This French made pipe is stamped on the left side of the shank and reads Real Briar [angled over] Made in France.  This older well shaped and proportioned pipe with a combination of a rich oxblood stained finish looks amazing with the contrast of the yellow Amberoid or Bakelite taper stem and the brass/nickel band.  The grain that stands out on the polished briar and the contrasting stem looks really good together. The dimensions of the pipe are Length: 5 inches, Height: 1 ¾ inches, Outside diameter of the bowl: 1 inches, Chamber diameter: 5/8 of an inch. The weight of the pipe is 34 grams/1.20 ounces. PRICE $60USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at slaug@uniserve.com

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  • This Beautiful Butz-Choquin Optimal Selection 122 Sitter designed by Joe Columbo is available today. This is another interesting restoration of a unique pipe was a sitter on the flat bottom of the bowl and also on the flattened front of the bowl. The pipe was stamped on the flat front of the bowl and reads Optimal [over] Butz-Choquin [over] des. J. Colombo. On the heel of the bowl it is stamped: Selection [over] 122 [over] Made in France [over] Modele Depose [over] No.154221. This well shaped and proportioned Bent Pot is beautiful with the rich brown finish.  The polished briar and the contrasting black vulcanite shank extension and stem look really good together.  The dimensions of the pipe are Length: 5 inches, Height: 1 ¾ inches, Outside diameter of the bowl: 1 ½ inches, Chamber diameter: ¾ of an inch.The weight of the pipe is 2.12 ounces/60 grams. PRICE $65USD + $15USD Postage to be paid by buyer. If product is being shipped to locations other than the US contact me before completing the sale at slaug@uniserve.com

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