Is Spain In Pipe Manufacturing?

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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I've heard passing references to some pipe making, or aspects of it, done in Spain. But I've never seen pipes stamped "Made In Spain" nor heard of any Spanish brands. Is this just a workshop or two doing contract work for brands in Italy or France? Or is Spain making some pipes? And if so, where are there? I'm not longing for a pipe from Spain. sable' has pretty much put me off trusting pipe stamps for national origin (he doesn't believe them and now I don't either). But I'd be interested to know if Spain has pipe factories, and if so, where.

 

trouttimes

Lifer

Nov 26, 2018

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Lake Martin, AL

• Jan 1, 2019

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It would not surprise me if there were pipes made in Spain. There economy's in the dumpers and they have a lot of old world craftsmen. Could be great source of cheap labor.

 

huntertrw

Lifer

Jul 23, 2014

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The Lower Forty of Hill Country

• Jan 1, 2019

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In his book titled Rare Smoke - The Ultimate Guide to Pipe Collecting author Richard Carleton Hacker noted that Salvatella is, "One of the very few pipe brands made in Spain."

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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Tobacco pipes are not exactly a growth industry, but for a niche artisan workshop or small factory in low overhead space, it could work. I think marketing is the biggest challenge. Even Dr. Grabow, you have to work to find out about their special edition pipes; spreading the word isn't their forte. If they could find a home grown "computer kid" up there in Sparta, she or he might generate serious sales ... if that's even wanted. Other pockets of underemployed folks might get hold of pipe making, but they'd have to tap into the market; the market doesn't come to you. It's very spread out, and is largely available online.

 

trouttimes

Lifer

Nov 26, 2018

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Lake Martin, AL

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I was thinking more contract speciality work or finish work for established brands.

 

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pipemaker1

Lurker

Dec 15, 2018

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Spain is a large player in contract work also in briar sales Brucken out of Valencia

Being the biggest they make all the stummels for Peterson also I buy slot of plateau from them.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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Looks like quite a few both past and present. Scroll down to Spain.
https://pipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_Brands_/_Makers

 

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chilly65

Might Stick Around

Nov 13, 2018

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I have heard for years that Peterson bowls are turned in Spain, but none of my inquiries to Peterson have been answered.

 

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chilly65

Might Stick Around

Nov 13, 2018

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I have heard for years that Peterson bowls are turned in Spain, but none of my inquiries to Peterson have been answered.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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I have heard for years that Peterson bowls are turned in Spain, but none of my inquiries to Peterson have been answered.

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https://youtu.be/L6-VoWeSjuA

 

ricebiscuit

Lurker

Aug 28, 2018

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Fort Worth, Texas

• Jan 2, 2019

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Didnt know that Bruken produced bowls for Peterson - Thats pretty neat. I have bought briar from them before in both turned bowls and plateaux/ebauchon block form. Good stuff.

 

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armonts

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 3, 2018

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France

• Jan 2, 2019

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Few Spaniards, I believe he remains José Rubio :

https://www.google.fr/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwib6tTCnc_fAhWNy4UKHbdLCREQFjADegQIBxAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pipehub.com%2Fjose-rubio-1%2Fshops%2Fview%2F214%2F256&usg=AOvVaw1FwcT5GE30nKw_0H7Yqpv8&cshid=1546436712766000
and Rafa Martin :

https://www.google.fr/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiPjuj1ns_fAhVMxIUKHVrFCPAQFjAHegQIBxAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pipesmartin.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3G8TwPmNSgDagEZuP_Zjhl

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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pipemaker1, interesting! It sounds like Spain is significantly invested in pipe making but in a supporting role rather than with Spanish brands and visibility. However, from what you describe, definitely in the game.

 

PaulTheScandinavian

Lifer

Jul 28, 2016

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36,765

Finland-Scandinavia-EU

• Jan 4, 2019

• #14

On the Spanish website,the Sybarite pipes.com we can see some Spanish pipe manufacturers existing,I guess the biggest operations are Eva and Brucken factories.

 

tuold

Lifer

Oct 15, 2013

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166

Beaverton,Oregon

• Jan 4, 2019

• #15

I have two pipes in my collection that were made in Spain. They are estates so I don't know which factories they may have come from. The "Bamboo Briar" pipes seems to be pretty common. I like the size and feel of that one.

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Jan 5, 2019

• #16

I have two similar pipes both made in Spain. They are marked LUNA. Only ones I’ve seen.

 

anantaandroscoggin

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 9, 2017

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Greene, Maine, USA

• Jan 5, 2019

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Last night I was idly looking through pipes on eBay, when I saw one described as being made by a Spanish carver. It was awaiting someone to make an opening bid of $450.00.