Description

Straight stem clay smoking pipe with classic basket weave on the bowl and fancy lines on the stem. This a classic and one of the most common pipe designs, mass produced from the 18th century through the early 20th century. Overall length is 4 1/2″. Each piece bears the period label of S. Rosenfeld & Sons, Baltimore, a documented dealer in such goods. (unused original pipes we have examined, like many other period items, have born a such a pasted dealer/seller label as opposed to the actual maker) These pipes are made in Germany by a family firm who relatively recently discovered the original molds for the pipes which have been in the family, some for over two centuries. The kiln fired pipes are made on the original molds utilizing the original production process. They are made of rolled clay pressed into the molds and the result is considered a better, cooler smoking pipe with a longer life. They are distinctly identifiable as the surface of the pipe is not quite as smooth as the slip pipes with occasional surface imperfections. These white ones were sometimes hand painted to personalize or add detail we leave that to you. (Note; As in many originals examined, the stems on these pipes, produced en masse, do sometimes gain a slight curve to the side when laid to dry prior to being fired in the kiln. It does not effect the smoking of the pipe at all and is an expected feature in such production.)