Butz Choquin Supermate Major St Claude France 1028 Estate Pipe

From the Faridunhill archive - estate pipes documented from our own reference cabinets. The Butz Choquin Supermate Major is a smooth bent Rhodesian pipe with a vulcanite saddle stem and fishtail mouthpiece, made for the French market. It carries the Supermate Major shape number 1028 and is stamped 'Butz Choquin' and 'St Claude France'. The pipe is in pre-smoked condition with faint scratches and bite marks on the stem. **THE FACTS**
Bowl: briar
Stem: vulcanite
Mouthpiece: fishtail
Filter: none
Stamped: "Butz Choquin Supermate Major st. The company offers a wide range of shapes and grades, with the Supermate line being one of their most popular. **GRADING & MARKS**
- 'Butz Choquin' and 'St Claude France' stamps
- Shape number '1028'
- Vulcanite saddle stem
- Fishtail mouthpiece **SHAPE ANALYSIS**
The Rhodesian shape is a long, curved pipe with a slightly tapered bowl and a deep, rounded chamber. The bent shank and stem make it comfortable to hold and smoke. **BRIAR & FINISH**
The briar bowl has a smooth, reddish-brown stain with no visible grain. The vulcanite stem is dark brown and has a smooth, glossy finish. Worldwide shipping and professional sanitation on every estate pipe. SKU: 449

Measured: Length 144 mm (5.67 in); Bowl height 45 mm (1.77 in); Bowl width 45 mm (1.77 in); Chamber diameter 20 mm (0.79 in); Chamber depth 32 mm (1.26 in); Weight 59 g (2.08 oz).