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Interesting early work by William Ashton-Taylor from the early 1980s. You can find out more and take a closer look at the Taylor Made pipe here vkpipes.com/pipeline/tay...
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Interesting early work by William Ashton-Taylor from the early 1980s. You can find out more and take a closer look at the Taylor Made pipe here vkpipes.com/pipeline/tay...
Such pipes were sold in Abraham Taylor's shop, a 10-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. More about the pipe and the tobacconist at vkpipes.com/pipeline/a-t...
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Such pipes were sold in Abraham Taylor's shop, a 10-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. More about the pipe and the tobacconist at vkpipes.com/pipeline/a-t...
This pipe truly exudes the imagination and skilled hands of Savinelli craftsmen. More info and photos of Roche Briar at vkpipes.com/pipeline/roc...
November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This pipe truly exudes the imagination and skilled hands of Savinelli craftsmen. More info and photos of Roche Briar at vkpipes.com/pipeline/roc...
Our collection of Danish artisans has been replenished with a rescued pipe by Bjørn Thurmann - a hereditary professional, a lover of life and just a good man. Details at vkpipes.com/pipeline/bjo...
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our collection of Danish artisans has been replenished with a rescued pipe by Bjørn Thurmann - a hereditary professional, a lover of life and just a good man. Details at vkpipes.com/pipeline/bjo...
Mr. Sims — once a Charatan’s carver and later an independent London tobacconist — could make anything: Billiard? Done. Poker? Easy. Danish-style freehand with plateau? Say no more — it’s already waiting for you at vkpipes.com/pipeline/g-w...
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mr. Sims — once a Charatan’s carver and later an independent London tobacconist — could make anything: Billiard? Done. Poker? Easy. Danish-style freehand with plateau? Say no more — it’s already waiting for you at vkpipes.com/pipeline/g-w...
Firstly, this is one of the highest John Redman grades. Secondly, the pipe is noticeably larger than usual. And thirdly, it is simply beautiful! JOHN REDMAN Special Best Briar at vkpipes.com/pipeline/joh...
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Firstly, this is one of the highest John Redman grades. Secondly, the pipe is noticeably larger than usual. And thirdly, it is simply beautiful! JOHN REDMAN Special Best Briar at vkpipes.com/pipeline/joh...
A great example from Dunhill of how to create a practical and affordable product without sacrificing style and quality. PARKER Bruyere 374 from the 1970s-80s at vkpipes.com/pipeline/par...
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A great example from Dunhill of how to create a practical and affordable product without sacrificing style and quality. PARKER Bruyere 374 from the 1970s-80s at vkpipes.com/pipeline/par...
Perhaps the most extravagant and apt finish from Kaywoodie that we have ever seen! More about KAYWOODIE Ruf-Tone at vkpipes.com/pipeline/kay...
November 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Perhaps the most extravagant and apt finish from Kaywoodie that we have ever seen! More about KAYWOODIE Ruf-Tone at vkpipes.com/pipeline/kay...
The 60-year-old child of two respected Dutch parents - The Royal Dutch Pipe Factory (Big Ben, Hilson, Porsche Design) and Douwe Egberts (tea, coffee, and fine tobaccos). AMPHORA X-tra 729-649 at vkpipes.com/pipeline/amp...
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The 60-year-old child of two respected Dutch parents - The Royal Dutch Pipe Factory (Big Ben, Hilson, Porsche Design) and Douwe Egberts (tea, coffee, and fine tobaccos). AMPHORA X-tra 729-649 at vkpipes.com/pipeline/amp...
And here we have a truly rare find! A high-grade GBD, made in one of the best periods and in unsmoked condition! More photos and information about the GBD New Era 508 on our website vkpipes.com/pipeline/gbd...
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
And here we have a truly rare find! A high-grade GBD, made in one of the best periods and in unsmoked condition! More photos and information about the GBD New Era 508 on our website vkpipes.com/pipeline/gbd...
This is what Comoy could have been like if it had stayed in its homeland. Honestly, we wouldn't see any cons in that case - the work of French artisans deserves only the warmest compliments! Judge for yourself - GENOD (formerly Comoy-David) 605 at vkpipes.com/pipeline/gen...
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is what Comoy could have been like if it had stayed in its homeland. Honestly, we wouldn't see any cons in that case - the work of French artisans deserves only the warmest compliments! Judge for yourself - GENOD (formerly Comoy-David) 605 at vkpipes.com/pipeline/gen...
Convenient, comfortable, practical and reliable Viking from Bjarne Nielsen - a professional diplomat and renowned artisan. More details here vkpipes.com/pipeline/bja...
BJARNE NIELSEN Viking Classic - Very Keen on Pipes
Denmark A pipe made by Bjarne Nielsen (1941–2008), an outstanding Danish master and professional diplomat. Many pipe makers came from various backgrounds — engineers, telecommunication technicians, bl...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Convenient, comfortable, practical and reliable Viking from Bjarne Nielsen - a professional diplomat and renowned artisan. More details here vkpipes.com/pipeline/bja...
Precise, high-quality and at the same time creative German work - the highly respected Dr Perl McRooty from Vauen from the mid-20th century, a very rare series and a truly rare shape. More details on our website: vkpipes.com/pipeline/vau...
VAUEN Dr Perl McRooty 9 - Very Keen on Pipes
Germany 1950-70s The VAUEN company’s history spans 177 years, making it one of the oldest European manufacturers still in operation. The birth of the VAUEN Dr. Perl brand dates back to 1921, a hazy er...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Precise, high-quality and at the same time creative German work - the highly respected Dr Perl McRooty from Vauen from the mid-20th century, a very rare series and a truly rare shape. More details on our website: vkpipes.com/pipeline/vau...
The legendary practical Dutch Amphora is the case when both the pipe and the tobacco are not inferior to each other in popularity and respect from numerous fans both in the Netherlands and far beyond. More about AMPHORA X-tra 732 at vkpipes.com/pipeline/amp...
AMPHORA X-tra 732 - Very Keen on Pipes
Netherlands, 1960s A vivid and elegant example of cooperation between two good old Dutch companies: Douwe Egberts, the grocery giant which, since 1753, has supplied Dutch and international consumers w...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The legendary practical Dutch Amphora is the case when both the pipe and the tobacco are not inferior to each other in popularity and respect from numerous fans both in the Netherlands and far beyond. More about AMPHORA X-tra 732 at vkpipes.com/pipeline/amp...
This practical and unpretentious Bruyere Garantie pipe survived World War II and its history was full of drama and upheaval. However, we still believe that everything ended happily. vkpipes.com/pipeline/ami...
March 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This practical and unpretentious Bruyere Garantie pipe survived World War II and its history was full of drama and upheaval. However, we still believe that everything ended happily. vkpipes.com/pipeline/ami...
If not the biggest, then one of the longest. The creation of the unsurpassed Italian artigiano Luigi Radice with a loooooooooooong shank and a brand new mouthpiece from vkpipes. More details here vkpipes.com/pipeline/rad...
March 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If not the biggest, then one of the longest. The creation of the unsurpassed Italian artigiano Luigi Radice with a loooooooooooong shank and a brand new mouthpiece from vkpipes. More details here vkpipes.com/pipeline/rad...
Elegance in everything. Refined beauty and practicality are embodied in the DAVIDOFF 409 pipe, created by French craftsmen for the Swiss company of a Ukrainian-born Jewish entrepreneur. More photos at the link vkpipes.com/pipeline/dav...
March 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Elegance in everything. Refined beauty and practicality are embodied in the DAVIDOFF 409 pipe, created by French craftsmen for the Swiss company of a Ukrainian-born Jewish entrepreneur. More photos at the link vkpipes.com/pipeline/dav...
Italian, but not Savinelli ;-) This is CAPRI 673 - a stylish Mediterranean churchwarden with a tall bowl and an elegant long mouthpiece. More information at vkpipes.com/pipeline/cap...
March 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Italian, but not Savinelli ;-) This is CAPRI 673 - a stylish Mediterranean churchwarden with a tall bowl and an elegant long mouthpiece. More information at vkpipes.com/pipeline/cap...
This attractive GJR Special Briar 623 pipe with a wonderful grain is most likely the result of cooperation between the Danish master Georg Jensen and the Italian manufacturer Rossi. More details and photos at the link vkpipes.com/pipeline/gjr...
March 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This attractive GJR Special Briar 623 pipe with a wonderful grain is most likely the result of cooperation between the Danish master Georg Jensen and the Italian manufacturer Rossi. More details and photos at the link vkpipes.com/pipeline/gjr...
Had a real pleasure working with this nice and practical pipe by Polish artisan Robert Turkiewicz, known for his collaboration with Mr. Brog. More photos at vkpipes.com/pipeline/tur...
March 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Had a real pleasure working with this nice and practical pipe by Polish artisan Robert Turkiewicz, known for his collaboration with Mr. Brog. More photos at vkpipes.com/pipeline/tur...
And the final pipe of the year is, of course, Charatan's creation of the Lane era. Let's welcome Charatan's Make Selected FH at vkpipes.com/pipeline/cha...
December 23, 2024 at 4:43 PM
And the final pipe of the year is, of course, Charatan's creation of the Lane era. Let's welcome Charatan's Make Selected FH at vkpipes.com/pipeline/cha...
This pipe needs no special explanation or introduction. Born in 1995 Old Church LX by William Ashton-Taylor. Details and more photos here: vkpipes.com/pipeline/ash...
December 23, 2024 at 4:36 PM
This pipe needs no special explanation or introduction. Born in 1995 Old Church LX by William Ashton-Taylor. Details and more photos here: vkpipes.com/pipeline/ash...
The most Danish among English pipes. G. W. SIMS freehand from the 1970s at vkpipes.com/pipeline/g-w...
December 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
The most Danish among English pipes. G. W. SIMS freehand from the 1970s at vkpipes.com/pipeline/g-w...
Not smoked since birth. And the birth was more than 73 years ago. The rarest BEWLAY Bewy with original box and documents at vkpipes.com/pipeline/bew...
December 23, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Not smoked since birth. And the birth was more than 73 years ago. The rarest BEWLAY Bewy with original box and documents at vkpipes.com/pipeline/bew...
This original finish has been adopted and is successfully used by many artisans. More about this JOHN REDMAN Redonian De Luxe at vkpipes.com/pipeline/joh...
December 23, 2024 at 2:55 PM
This original finish has been adopted and is successfully used by many artisans. More about this JOHN REDMAN Redonian De Luxe at vkpipes.com/pipeline/joh...