A beautiful order vintage Ropp briar smoking pipe.

We are pleased to offer this superb vintage pipe.

Straight from the collection of a collector here in France.
Made by Ropp this sandblast briar is superb.
A lovely round bowl with a fabulous texture and colour.
A number 49 in order very good pre smoked condition.
As with any pre used item we recommend a good clean before enjoying a smoke.

Shipped from the heart of rural Normandy.
The Ropp company's story starts out in 1869 when the cherry wood pipe was becoming very popular among smokers. The company, started by Eugene Leon Ropp in the Doubs region (East of France) employed at the time more than 100 craftsmen and pipe-makers. It even filed patents to develop the smoothest and most pleasant-to-smoke pipe. In 1917, the workshops move to Saint-Claude and the company starts making briar wood pipes. Because of the competition from both the pipe (especially from Berrod-Regad whose Butz-Choquin pipes are very successful) and the cigarette industries, Ropp SA closes its doors in 1991. Fortunately, Chapuis-Comoy (who makes the Chacom pipes in Saint-Claude) took over the Ropp brand. Ropp pipes are very good value for money, and are enjoyed for their good quality and classic style.