Round Top French Briar?

[seitz55]

I found this Tobacco pipe in a thrift shop and I was hoping someone on here might have some info on it.

 

[cortezattic]

Try searching for Willian Demuth Pipe Company

 

[shaintiques]

Did you buy it? That thing is awesome.

 

[papipeguy]

That's quite a pipe. Here's a starting point for you.
https://pipedia.org/wiki/William_Demuth_Company

 

[markus]

That pipe would clean up nicely!

 

[mso489]

To interpret the stamp a little, I think it means the pipe was made in France, and made of briar. I don't think France has native briar, though I could be wrong. I'll go to the links provided and see where it's made. It's an interesting item. Are those bands leather? Unusual.
Oops, no, it's a U.S. located pipe maker. So either France has some briar in the south, or the briar was wholesaled through France. Never can tell.

 

[seitz55]

Thanks for the advice everyone and no I didn't buy it. I want to make sure it is worth the 62$ before I buy it. I will do a little more research on it and let you all know if I buy it.

 

[shaintiques]

I think it is a good buy. It is unique. And a nice size. You can pick it up for me if you don't want it!

 

[mawnansmiff]

Looks to me it might have a meerschaum lined bowl. Plenty of putty fills too 8O
Regards,
Jay.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Indeed. I'd pass, but then I am very traditionally minded in pipes. I have one churchwarden that I just don't smoke. Prefer pipes that are easy to hold and handle.