Comoy’s London Pride Bent Billiard/ Ring Grain/ England/ MINT
Francois and his son Louis discovered that briar had vastly superior qualities and from 1848 made pipes only in this wood. In 1879 Francois’s son Henri moved to London with a small bag of tools, but a great deal of experience. Henri set up a small factory in Seven Dials which is today known as Cambridge Circus. He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the briar pipe trade in London and is credited with being the author of the appellation “London Made.” London Pride is a Comoy’s second.
Here’s a mint condition nicely sand blasted Comoy’s London Pride bent Billiard shaped pipe with graining that will provide a sweet and dry smoking experience. Lightweight, it’ll be a comfortable all day clenching pipe. Draft hole is center and above the bottom of the chamber, Chamber interior is very sound and very clean, appearing to have been smoked minimally. There is an effortless draw. Tenon to mortise union is sound, snug and flush. Vulcanite stem is a crisp jet black, bearing no marks. Pipe does not accept a filter. Pipe weighs 1. 61 ounces (45.6 grams) No fills. No handling marks.
Regarding graining, the well-respected authority on the subject, Carl Ehwa, in his landmark book, Pipes & Tobaccos, writes:
“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood … have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128
Condition: MINT
Weight 1. 61 ounces (45.6 grams)
Length 5 – ¾ inches
Bowl width: 1 – ½ inches <
Bowl height 1 – 7/8th inches
Chamber Diameter ¾ inches
Chamber depth: 1 – 5/8th inches
NOTE: Each estate pipe has been carefully cleaned, completely disinfected with EverClear 90% Grain Alcohol, and prepared — allowing you to start enjoying it the moment you receive it.
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