Wessex Pipes?

[sparrowhawk]

I saw a nice Wessex Author on eBay, but have never heard of the marque before. Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[kwg116]

I think there were a few variations/manufacturers of Wessex pipes. If it has a Cumberland stem and brown blast ( and I think a blue/silver dot stem logo) they were excellent pipes with hand cut stems and came in 5 or 6 Classic English shapes. I think they cost about $75-$85 at the time.

 

[Elric]

kwg116's comments sound about right. I have a poker exactly as described and it is a great smoker.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Originally a brand of pipes by Hall & Fitzgerald Co, then produced in France by Chacom, now manufactured by Lorenzetti.

 

[sparrowhawk]

Sounds good. The Wessex is an author, reasonably priced. I've never had an author before and wanted to try out one without blowing the bank. Thanks, gents.

 

[mso489]

All I've heard has been affirmative. Solid moderately priced pipes, as near as I can tell. I have authors by Luciano, Peterson, and arguably Kaywoodie (Drinkless), and all, including the stinger Drinkless, are good smokers with good broad bowls without excess weight.

 

[sparrowhawk]

This is the Wessex pipe I purchased the other day. Thoughts?

 

[Elric]

That's a nice-looking chunk of briar. It should provide a cool smoke for a lifetime!

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Ils sont fait quelquepart en France aujourdui,, says they are made somewhere in France today

 

[daveinlax]

I saw a nice Wessex Author on eBay, but have never heard of the marque before. Anyone have any thoughts?

I believe Allan Schwartz talks about his involvement with the brand on Pipesmagazine Radio. ?

 

[mngslvs]

I owned only one Wessex pipe. It burned out. Only burn out I ever had.

 

[sparrowhawk]

Got the Wessex today; clenched well, lightweight, nice big chamber, and smokes beautifully. Let's hope it son's burn out.

 

[kurtbob]

Have a Wessex Bravo, had been sitting in local B&M’s display case for years. Finally I talked him into selling it to me for $25. It has a bunch of fills but it’s a damn good smoker!