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Offered by Julieta Pipes is a distinctive vintage English estate pipe bearing the CRAFTSMAN STANDARD name, shape number 42, and the intriguing ARTHUR MORRIS / BOLTON tobacconist stamping.
Craftsman is documented as a British pipe name associated with Arthur Morris of Bolton, England, giving this pipe an interesting connection to the traditional English tobacconist trade. Because the actual factory responsible for producing this particular pipe has not been definitively identified, Julieta Pipes has intentionally chosen not to attribute it to a specific English manufacturer.
This shape is particularly attractive. Its compact, gently flared bowl, extended shank and long sweeping stem create the elegant profile commonly associated with a Yachtsman, with a distinctly Dublin-influenced bowl. At just over one ounce, it is remarkably lightweight for a pipe approaching six inches in length.
The briar wears a handsome dark sandblasted finish with excellent texture and grain definition around the bowl and continuing along the shank. The rugged blast contrasts beautifully with the slender black stem and emphasizes the pipe\'s graceful proportions.
An especially interesting detail is found in the nomenclature. The shape number “42” appears to have been double-struck, leaving a lighter secondary impression above the more prominent 42. This appears consistent with a production stamping characteristic rather than a later owner-applied marking. Detailed photographs are provided so the buyer can examine the nomenclature closely.
STAMPING
CRAFTSMAN
STANDARD
42
ARTHUR MORRIS
BOLTON
MEASUREMENTS
Length: 5.976 in.
Bowl Height: 1.780 in.
Bowl Width: 1.234 in.
Chamber Diameter: 0.699 in.
Chamber Depth: 1.501 in.
Weight: 1.086 oz. (approx. 30.8 g)
DETAILS
Brand: Craftsman
Series/Grade: Standard
Shape Number: 42
Shape: Yachtsman / Dublin-influenced bowl
Finish: Dark Sandblast
Material: Briar
Retailer Association: Arthur Morris, Bolton, England
Country of Origin: England / United Kingdom
Condition: Used / Vintage Estate
Production Date: Unknown
This is a previously smoked vintage estate pipe and shows normal signs of age and previous use. The sandblasted briar retains excellent texture and character, the rim presents well, and the black stem shows minor evidence of previous use. The nomenclature remains readable. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
The combination of its Craftsman Standard nomenclature, Arthur Morris Bolton provenance, unusual shape 42, lightweight construction and elegant Yachtsman profile makes this an appealing example for collectors of vintage British pipes and traditional tobacconist house brands.
A handsome and uncommon vintage English estate pipe with considerable character and a fascinating connection to Britain\'s tobacconist tradition.
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