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4 photographsArchive Record FUH-NB6B-5M5Q-P
Bristol De Luxe (1650) Comoy's Second Smooth Canadian
Era undetermined
Dating: UndeterminedEngland4 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
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Stem replaced or re-cut
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Rim cleaned (no wood removed)
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Refinished
No
Faridunhill standing declaration
Chamber reamed
Yes
Faridunhill standing declaration
Smoked
Yes
owner stated
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 Comoy's Bristol De Luxe exemplifies the Canadian shape, characterized by an elongated oval shank and a cylindrical bowl with upright proportions. Designated as shape number 1650, it bears the 'Second' grade stamp, indicating it met Comoy's quality standards despite minor aesthetic imperfections. The smooth finish showcases straight grain patterns typical of the brand's selective wood sourcing. The pipe follows traditional English manufacturing techniques with a likely stem complementing the bowl. The Bristol series represented Comoy's more accessible line while maintaining the company's construction standards. The Canadian shape's elongated profile provides a cool smoke through extended air passage, making it a classic English pipe form favored for both aesthetic balance and smoking practicality.