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Vintage Hardcastle "Polish" Shape 97 Straight Billiard Pipe – Unsmoked in Original BoxCondition:New Old Stock (NOS) / Pristine Unsmoked ConditionDescription:Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of British pipe-making history. This is a vintage Hardcastle "Polish" linepipe, completely unsmoked and preserved in its original brown and ivory mid-century box. Hardcastle pipes from this era are highly sought after by collectors for their excellent briar and classic English craftsmanship. The "Polish" stamp denotes a smooth finish selected to highlight the natural grain of the wood, a grade above standard sandblasted or rusticated variants.
Key Features & Nomenclature:Left Side Stamping: "LONDON BRIAR"Right Side Stamping:"HARDCASTLE POLISH"Bottom Stamping:"97"Shape:Classic Straight Billiard (#97)Finish: Smooth, natural high-grade polished briarStem: Original vulcanite stem with crisp fitmentPackaging: Original vintage brown and ivory Hardcastle box includedCondition Details: This pipe is completely unsmoked (New Old Stock). The bowl interior is completely clean and original. The rim is pristine with no charring or wear. The vulcanite stem is straight, free of bite marks, and shows only minor, typical storage oxidation that can easily be buffed out if desired. The original box is intact with some light shelf wear consistent with its age.Please view all high-resolution photos carefully.OVERALL LENGTH: 142MMBOWL HEIGHT: 31MMCHAMBER WIDTH: 15MMCHAMBER DEPTH: 22MM
