Chacom (Royal Coachman) Bent Black Blast Brandy/ Ring Grain/ France/ Near
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:4517665 | Handmade: No |
| Body Shape: Brandy | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Chacom | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
| Filter Size: None |
Chacom (Royal Coachman) Bent Black Blast Brandy/ Ring Grain/ France/ Near MINT Royal Coachman is a private label brand of The Tinder Box, and made by Chacom, in France. Ring grain almost always equates to underlying straight or flame grain and a heel awash in a plethora of birds-eye end grain. An examination of the bowl does indeed show flame grain on all flanks, and bulbous birds-eye end grain in the heel. So, this gorgeous piece will most assuredly be a sweet and dry smok...ing instrument. Providing it gets cleaned at least once in a while! show The flame grain on all sides will keep it sweet smoking for a lifetime. The person who formally enjoyed this pipe took care of it for there is not a nick or scratch on it. Pipe has a beautifully unrestricted wide-open draw. Draft hole is dead center flush with the bottom of the bowl. Vulcanite stem is a crisp jet black bearing no marks. Bowl interior is clean and sound with a margin of cake preserved to protect the briar from heat. Tenon to mortise union is sound, snug and flush. Pipe does not accept a filter. Pipe weighs approximately 1 – 1/2 ounces. Regarding graining, the well-respected authority on the subject, Carl Ehwa, in his landmark book, Pipes & Tobaccos, writes:
“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood … have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128Length 5 – 3/8 inches
Bowl width (widest part) 1 – 1/2 inches
Bowl height 1 – 7/8 inches
Chamber width 13/16 inches
Chamber depth: 1 – 1/2 inches> Each estate pipehas been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and prepared — allowing you to startenjoying it the moment you receive it. <
Attention InternationalBuyers: Packages are processed through eBay’sGlobal Shipping Center (GSC). When you complete your purchase, you should beable to see the total cost for shipping and any Customs charges, if applicable. Shippingcosts for countries not served by the GSC are $45.00 U.S. and ship RegisteredAirmail. If costs are less, you will receive a credit back to your PayPalAccount. Keep it smoky!C1582R02
“When selecting briar pipes, quality of wood and workmanship and the type of graining are the prime considerations. Pipes made of dense, straight grain wood … have a tendency to absorb moisture much more slowly, which means they will smoke more sweetly and need to be rested less often. The bird's–eye, or end grain at the bottom of the bowl of a straight grain pipe absorbs moisture more quickly than other grains. Yet, because of its position, it allows the moisture to drain away from the tobacco and the channel, thus keeping the smoke dry.” ~ Pg 128Length 5 – 3/8 inches
Bowl width (widest part) 1 – 1/2 inches
Bowl height 1 – 7/8 inches
Chamber width 13/16 inches
Chamber depth: 1 – 1/2 inches> Each estate pipehas been carefully cleaned, sanitized, and prepared — allowing you to startenjoying it the moment you receive it. <
Attention InternationalBuyers: Packages are processed through eBay’sGlobal Shipping Center (GSC). When you complete your purchase, you should beable to see the total cost for shipping and any Customs charges, if applicable. Shippingcosts for countries not served by the GSC are $45.00 U.S. and ship RegisteredAirmail. If costs are less, you will receive a credit back to your PayPalAccount. Keep it smoky!C1582R02
