Brigham
Mountaineer 316 Rhodesian Estate Pipe Italy 3-Dot Rock Maple Filter 300
This Brigham
Mountaineer 316 is a classic Rhodesian shape, distinguished by its rounded
shank and the twin beadlines circling the bowl.
Based on the photos
and the "Italy" stamping, here is the detailed information for this high-quality
eBay listing.
Disclaimer!!!! This is a vintage, collectible estate pipe. It contains no tobacco and is not intended for the consumption of tobacco products, per Ebay policy.
Description
Overview
• Brand: Brigham
• Series:
Mountaineer• Shape: 316 (Rhodesian)
• Origin: Made in
Italy
• Era: Late 1990s
to early 2000s (Transition Era)
• The Brigham
System: This pipe is designed for the famous Rock Maple Distillator (filter).
This system uses a hollowed rock maple dowel to absorb moisture, tars, and
acids, virtually eliminating "tongue bite" and pipe gurgle.
• The 3-Dot
Grading: The three brass pins in a triangle denote a 300-series grade. In the
Brigham hierarchy, more dots typically represent a higher grade of briar or
grain quality.
• Italian
Production: While Brigham is a legendary Canadian brand (founded in 1906), they
began producing certain lines in Italy starting in the late 1990s. This move
combined Brigham’s unique filtering technology with high-quality European briar
and craftsmanship.
"This
Brigham Mountaineer 316 is a beautiful example of the brand’s Italian-made era.
The briar shows a nice vertical grain on the bowl's flanks. It features the
signature 3-brass-dot pinning on the stem and is drilled to accept the 3.5mm
Rock Maple inserts. The pipe shows some wear on the rim and
light oxidation on the stem, making it a great candidate for a light
restoration or immediate use for a daily smoker."
• Design
Features: Rounded shank, squat bowl, and signature twin beadlines (parallel
grooves) around the bowl.
• Finish: Smooth
Walnut/Chestnut briar.
• Stem Type:
Tapered black stem with Brigham 3-Dot brass pinning (triangular pattern).
• System: Drilled
for Brigham Rock Maple Distillators (filters).
• Country of
Manufacture: Italy.
Condition Report:
• Overall
Condition: Pre-owned / Estate.
• Bowl: Solid
briar with no cracks or fills. Moderate chamber wear; may
require light reaming.
• Rim: Some
darkening/charring on the rim consistent with use.
•
Stem/Mouthpiece: Minor oxidation and light tooth chatter near the bit/lip. No
deep bite marks or holes.
• Stamping: Clear
and legible: "Brigham" over "Mountaineer" and "316
ITALY" on the shank.
Based on the
photos, this pipe is designed to use the Brigham Rock Maple Distillator system.
While the
disposable wooden insert itself is missing from your photos, the physical
components that hold it are clearly visible:
Evidence from
your photos:
• The Metal
Tenon: In your final photo where the pipe is pulled apart, you can see the long
metal tube extending from the stem. This is the proprietary tenon designed
specifically to hold a 3-inch rock maple dowel.
• The Hollow
Stem: The stem is drilled with a wide enough airway to accommodate the
distillator.
How the system
works:
The Rock Maple
Distillator is a hollowed-out piece of wood that you slide over that metal
tenon. It acts as a natural filter, absorbing moisture and tars to prevent
"tongue bite" and gurgling while you smoke.
The pipe "Accepts the Brigham Rock Maple Distillator system" but note that the "insert itself is not included". These inserts are widely available and inexpensive, so most buyers will already have them or expect to buy a fresh pack.
Approximate
physical dimensions:
• Overall Length:
6” inches
• Vulcanite Stem
Length: 3-1/8” inches
• Bowl Height: 1-3/4”
inches
• Bowl Diameter
(Outer): 1-1/2” inches
• Chamber
Diameter (Inner): 3/4 inches
• Chamber Depth: 1-1/2”
inches
• Weight: 1.4
ounces
Disclaimer!!!! This is a vintage, collectible estate pipe. per Ebay policy. Good condition. Note to Collectors: I am an estate researcher/reseller and not a pipe expert, so I describe these items to the best of my visual ability. This pipe is an estate-found item. While I have given it a light external cleaning, it is being sold in "as-found" condition. It may require additional reaming, stem polishing, or professional refinishing to meet your specific standards. To avoid any surprises, please zoom in on all photos as they serve as the primary description of the item's condition. Vintage estate find; light surface cleaning only. Please see all photos and descriptions for rim wear , oxidation, and overall wear levels
Vintage estate find; light surface cleaning only. Please see all photos and descriptions for rim wear , oxidation, and overall wear levels.
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