Up for sale is a beautiful and highly collectible vintage curved briar wood estate tobacco smoking pipe featuring an iconic WDC (William Demuth Company) triangle maker's stamp on the shank. This unique piece boasts exceptionally ornate metal mounts wrapping around the bowl rim and shank, beautifully embossed with a lizard/salamander reptile motif. It is paired with a striking, translucent amber-colored curved push-bit stem.
Item Specifics & Features:
- Brand/Maker: WDC (William Demuth Company)
- Material: Briar Wood Stummel
- Accents: Embossed metal bands/mounts featuring a reptile/lizard pattern
- Stem: Curved translucent amber-colored stem (likely Bakelite or high-grade vintage acrylic)
- Shape: Curved/Bent Billiard style
Condition Report:
This is a used, vintage estate pipe and shows clear signs of age, wear, and previous use.
- The wood stummel has minor surface handling marks and scuffs consistent with age.
- The bowl interior has been smoked and contains normal carbon buildup/cake.
- The metal mounts show a natural vintage patina and light finish wear.
- The amber-hued stem shows some expected light surface wear and minor teeth chatter near the lip.
Please review all listing photographs closely to assess the exact cosmetic condition and details of this piece for yourself.
📸 Additional Photos Available Upon Request:
I want you to be completely confident in your purchase! If you would like any additional close-up pictures of specific angles, the chamber, the stamping, or the stem, please message me and I will gladly send them over