Thomas Richard Apple/ 360 Flame Grain/ Horn Tenon/ Handmade, Germany/ MINT

Thomas Richard Mehret and works in the most northerly part of Germany. He has become an internationally recognized member of the pipe making community through his industriousness and determination.

Here’s a stellar piece with exemplary graining, in absolute mint condition, with an oversized tobacco chamber. Draft hole is centered. There is a delightful fully wide open, effortless draw. Chamber interior is very clean and sound, appearing unsmoked. The Vulcanite stem is a crisp jet black bearing no marks, and the tenon is horn wrapped meaning the shank can never crack. Due to the superlative briar graining, pipe weighs only 2. 15 ounces (61 grams), which is surprising given its size. Pipe does not accept a filter. Pipe passes a cleaner with ease!

Regarding graining, the well-respected authority on the subject, Carl Ehwa, in his landmark book, Pipes & Tobaccos, writes:

“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood …  have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128

Condition: MINT

Weight 2. 15 ounces (61 grams)

Length 5 – 5/8^th inches
Bowl width 1 – 7/8^th inches 
Bowl height 1 – 7/8^th inches
Chamber Diameter 7/8th inches
Chamber depth 1 – 3/8^th inches

NOTE: Each estate pipe has been carefully cleaned, completely disinfected with EverClear 90% Grain Alcohol, and prepared — allowing you to start enjoying it the moment you receive it.

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Keep it smoky!

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