French Estae Butz-Choquin Flamme Handmade tobacco smoking Pipe: 9mm Filter.UNSMOKED.SKU-068

Butz-Choquin Flamme Handmade Pipe – 9mm Filter Item and Shape Descriptions This is a brand new, unsmoked Butz-Choquin Flamme briar tobacco pipe, handcrafted in St. Claude, France. The shape is a smooth, slightly bent curved Billiard/Brandy hybrid—a refined evolution of the classic Billiard with a subtle forward cant and gentle taper toward the base, giving it the rounded, ergonomic feel of a Brandy. The bowl is plump and rounded at the rim, with a smooth, flowing transition into the shank, ideal for both aesthetics and comfortable hand-held smoking. Key features include: • Finish: Stunning light brown smooth flame grain with tight, swirling flame patterns and hints of birdseye—premium briar polished to a glossy, golden-honey glow. • Condition: Pristine, never smoked, stored in its original Butz-Choquin sleeve. • Stem: High-quality vulcanite tapered stem, black and glossy, with a comfortable bite and elegant taper from shank to lip. • Filter: Drilled for 9mm filter (marked “Filter 0” – filter not included, but accepts standard 9mm charcoal or paper filters). • Nomenclature: Crisp stamping: “Butz-Choquin, Flamme, Filter 0, Fait Main, St. Claude, France” – confirming handmade status and top-tier Flamme line. • Included: Comes with a protective hard box (Redford brand) for safe storage and display. • Overall Style: A lightweight, elegant smoker with a slight bend for relaxed clenching. Perfect for Virginia, aromatic, or light English blends—cool, dry, and flavorful. A true French masterpiece blending tradition, comfort, and stunning grain. History of the Shape The Billiard is one of the oldest and most iconic pipe shapes, dating to the late 18th century, known for its straight shank and cylindrical bowl. The Brandy emerged in the early 20th century as a softer, more organic variant—its bowl mimicking the curve of a brandy glass, offering better heat distribution and hand comfort. This slightly bent Billiard/Brandy hybrid combines the structural integrity of the Billiard with the graceful taper and forward-leaning stance of a Brandy, a popular mid-century French innovation for enhanced smoking posture. Butz-Choquin, established in 1858 in Metz and later based in St. Claude, the world capital of briar pipe making, is renowned for its artistic shapes and superior briar selection. The Flamme series represents their premium smooth-finished line, showcasing exceptional flame grain—a mark of top-grade briar. The “Fait Main” (handmade) stamp guarantees artisan craftsmanship, while “Filter 0” indicates factory drilling for 9mm filtration, a modern touch introduced in the 1970s for cooler, cleaner smokes. This pipe embodies St. Claude’s legacy of precision, beauty, and innovation. Dimensions • Overall Length: ~5.5–5.75 inches (classic bent Billiard length). • Bowl Height: ~1.8–1.9 inches (tall, rounded Billiard/Brandy profile). • Bowl Exterior Diameter: ~1.4 inches at rim, tapering slightly to base. • Chamber Diameter: ~0.78–0.82 inches (standard 9mm filter size). • Chamber Depth: ~1.5 inches. • Weight: ~1.3–1.6 oz (light and balanced).). please check my other pipe list here: https://www.ebay.com/sch/faridunhill/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_ipg&_from SKU: SKU-068