Set van 4 vintage Bruyère tabakspijpen - O.a

Beautiful and very varied collection of four vintage briar (bruyère) tobacco pipes. This carefully assembled set offers an interesting mix of classical French elegance from the famous Saint-Claude region, an innovative design- system pipe, and a robust sand-blasted model. An excellent total package for both the active smoker and the collector. Note: The displayed transparent pipe stands/displays are only for photography illustration and are not part of the lot. Lot specifications: • Brands: Butz-Choquin (BC), Lindbergh, Royal & Bruyère Garantie. • Origin: among others Saint-Claude, France (St. Claude, France) and Western Europe. • Dating: circa 1970 – 1990. • Material: First-class briar wood, vulcanite (ebonite) mouths and anodized metal (aluminum cooling system). 1. Butz-Choquin (BC) – Model 1306 (Bent model): • A very elegant and smoothly bent bent-pipe with a warm, smooth golden-brown finish that beautifully showcases the natural wood grain. • The mouthpiece features the well-known inlaid 'BC' mark. • Sharp and deep factory stamp on the shaft: "ST CLAUDE FRANCE - 1306". 2. Lindbergh "Métallique" – Aluminum System Pipe (Falcon-style): • An iconic and innovative system pipe with a detachable briar wood head resting on an aluminum frame with cooling ribs. • The underside of the metal base is clearly marked with: "LINDBERGH - MÉTALLIQUE". This system provided an extra dry and cooled smoking experience at the time. 3. Royal – "Imported Briar" (Straight Billiard): • A classic and exceptionally slender straight model with a deep, dark red smooth wood finish and a fine brass accent ring at the transition to the shank. • Clearly stamped on the side of the wooden shank with: "ROYAL - IMPORTED BRIAR". 4. French 'Bruyère Garantie' (Straight model): • Characterful and sturdy straight pipe with a deep, heavily sandblasted texture in rustic brown tones. • Equipped with a smooth flat surface on the underside of the shank with the official quality stamp: "BRUYERE GARANTIE - MADE IN FRANCE".

Estimate:£125.63

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