LaCroix Pipes

[mikeysmokes]

Any one have anything to say about LaCroix?

 

[pitchfork]

I say they're French. I also say that the bang for your buck is pretty good (well-made pipes, but not a lot of collector interest).

 

[armonts]

It was an old traditional brand of St Claude / France that was erected 10 years ago, old heather and quality pipes.

It remains of the stock which has been taken back, one finds on the net.

Well considered in France.

 

[briarblues]

The early ones made by Jean LaCroix, were mostly classic shapes and superb smokers. When Elan ( Jean’s son) took over the quality began to slide. At one time there was a rumour that Dunhill was purchasing a number of stummels from Jean. True or not, I can’t say. I have yet to hold the current renditions in hand, but for the price, they look ok.
Regards

Michael J. Glukler

 

[mikeysmokes]

There's a number of unsmoked estates that catch my eye and the price is pretty good as well.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

No idea of current product. Pipestud had some new old stock he sold in 2016, outrageously good Algerian briar. I first saw them when he was almost out, bought one, wish I had gotten more. I have an older long shank cochineal stained Lovat graded Cardinal puchased in the 1990's as an estate piece at a show, the saddle bit on that one is labeled hand cut,is made with a little step in the underside and is the most comfortable lucite bit I have ever smoked.

 

[mikeysmokes]

Well, I took a shot and bought it. I think there were 4 total when I looked earlier and when I looked recently there was only one so I grabbed it.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Mikey, you had best post pictures of your new purchase else no one will believe you :wink:
Regards,
Jay.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I did a quick google search for a US distributor or retailer, and came up with nada. Does anyone know where we could by these on this side of the pond, or are you guys buying from European retailers?

 

[mikeysmokes]

Smokingpipes had em. I'll add a pic when I get, I believe Wed.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

They must have sold out.

 

[armonts]

No, there are about fifty.
https://www.google.fr/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjopOGd39XZAhXIaVAKHVvmCa8QFggoMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smoking.fr%2Fpipes-lacroix-saint-claude-c-22_24_293.html&usg=AOvVaw0Ih-z5aycoU1TuXt4UopEk

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ohhh, I thought that you/he had said... wait... he did say smokingpipes. None there.

That other place smells French, ha ha. ::

 

[armonts]

Oh yes ! I did not understand the first faith ...