RARE Antique BBB OWN MAKE Churchwarden MEERSCHAUM & SILVER Estate Pipe Pipa 烟斗
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:517440 | Modified Item: No |
Type: Pipes | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
Brand: BBB | Material: Meerschaum |
It comes complete in its original fitted presentation case printed with "BBB" over "Own Make" in gold lettering onthe interior.
The ferrule, as well as one of the silver aspects on the stem, ...is stamped with the "BBB" rhombus logo above "L.B" (for 'Louis Blumfeld'), followed by three silver hallmarks (Anchor, letter "q", Lion) for Birmingham, 1890, England.
"In 1847, Adolph Frankau arrived in London and quickly understood opportunities that the market of tobacco presented, in full expansion. He created the company "Adolph Frankau & Co" and became an importer of meerschaum pipes and supplies in connection with tobacco. He took under his wing a young 14 year old boy, Louis Blumfeld. The initials once stood for Blumfeld’s Best Briars after Louis Blumfeld, who took over the management of the Adolph Frankau Company in 1856. After his death, the BBB gradually became known as Britain’s Best Briars. Soon to be the oldest English trademark in current use and the first pipe ever to have a registered trade mark"-Pipedia
The pipe has been carefully smoked and remains in excellent condition overall.The smaller stem is unfortunately missing, and the silver attachment it has left behind has a hairline split.Aside from this there are just a few light dings and scratches on the meerschaum.
The churchwarden stem fits very securely to the shank, and air flows through the pipe freely.
The case is in excellent aesthetic condition, though it no longer clasps shut.
Very collectible!
Please note: the pipe stand visible in a couple of photos is not included in this auction
Thoroughly cleaned and ready to enjoy.Sold as seen.
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Dimensions (with stem attached):Length: 11" or 280mms Height (bowl): 50mms Weight: 37g
Outside Diameter: 28mms Chamber Diameter: 19mms Chamber Depth: 40mms
Bowl Circumference: 105mms
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