Up for sale is a stunning, pristine vintage mid-century Somerset straight Billiard smoking pipe in true New Old Stock (NOS) condition. This collectible piece is completely UNSMOKED and has never seen a flame.
Historical Pedigree:
This premium pipe features the distinct, highly collectible Crown stem logo originally used by Duncan Briars for the historic Royal Ascot line. It is a fantastic example of high-quality mid-century factory contract work produced for the American market using premium, well-aged Mediterranean briar.
Key Markings & Stamped Details:
• Left Shank Stamping: "SOMERSET"
• Right Shank Stamping: “ALGERIAN BRIAR" France
• Stem Accent: Features the crisp, iconic white-inlay Royal Ascot Crown logo cleanly stamped on the vulcanite saddle bit.
Condition Notes:
The smooth briar bowl features a deep, rich red-brown factory finish with fantastic grain visibility. The vulcanite saddle stem is perfectly straight, fits flush and tight to the shank, and retains its bright factory logo inlay. There is zero cake inside the bowl, zero charring, and absolutely no dental chatter on the stem.
This is a rare opportunity to add an untouched mid-century time capsule to your collection, or to personally break in a pipe crafted from legendary vintage Algerian briar.
Please see the high-resolution photos for exact details on the grain quality and stamping crispness. Shipped securely and handled with care.
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