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6 photographsArchive Record FUH-7HNK-FPQW-6
Butz-Choquin SUPERMAT (1501) Straight Pot, replacement stem era
undetermined
Dating: Owner-statedFrance6 photographs
Reference example
This pipe is documented here as an example for study — it is a record in the archive, not an item offered for sale. Everything below is what the piece itself, and the evidence around it, will honestly support.
Attribute checklist
Original stem
No
owner stated
Stem replaced or re-cut
Yes
owner stated
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Facts, not a grade. We do not score a pipe out of ten: a number would rank a restored pipe above an honest one, and restoration is exactly what this hobby prices down. Every line above is checkable by anyone holding the pipe. Lines marked Faridunhill standing declaration rest on our published, dated statement of shop practice (v1.0, 2026-07-29) — not on an inspection of this individual pipe. It is one document, in public, that you can hold us to.
The entry
This Butz-Choquin SUPERMAT pipe represents the French manufacturer's approach to classic pipe forms, designated by the shape number 1501. The pipe follows the Pot shape configuration, characterized by a squat, cylindrical bowl with a wide chamber and a straight shank-stem assembly. The exhibits a smooth finish, allowing the natural grain patterns to show through the stain. The current stem is a replacement, fitted to maintain the pipe's functionality while acknowledging its estate history. Stampings on the pipe identify it as part of the SUPERMAT line, a designation used by Butz-Choquin for certain quality tiers. The shape number 1501 follows the manufacturer's numbering system for their Pot model. Dating relies primarily on the model designation and stamping style, though the replacement stem complicates precise dating. The pipe serves as an example of Butz-Choquin's production of traditional English-inspired shapes through French craftsmanship.