Early Pipes

[andrew]

I find just as many images stating this is sir walter Raleigh.

Either way minor Nobleman sounds like a yuppy WASP, he doesn't actually have the royal title but would live as much as he could to that lifestyle. Here's another painting of Raleigh

I think clay pipe is what you're looking for.

 

[pagan]

Now since I enjoy non aro Burley blends which would you suggest? Or would it be better to go with a Kake or a plug/rope?

If you are going for period correctness then get some rope tobacco for your kit, but you can carry some of your favorite blend to smoke, I would use Carter Hall

 

[pitchfork]

I find just as many images stating this is sir walter Raleigh.

Either way, his wife is gonna be pissed when she sees that he's been cutting Black Irish X on her favorite cutting board.

 

[pagan]

This link has pipe and tobacco for your needs

http://turkeyfootllc.com/PipesandTobacco.html
Hears an example of what a period smoking kit would look like