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One of the pipes that my brother sent me was a butz choquin that was in a large presentation box. The soidisant pipe capital of the world, saint claude is largely a singleindustry town. Butz choquin pipes king smoking pipes and cigars, pipe. Learn more about the butzchoquin history of pipes from.
Butz choquin s first pipe, the choquin pipe, was a curved pipe with a flatbottomed hearth, albatross bone, and silver rings. I have a couple of butz choquin pipes and they are pretty good smoking pipes for the money imho. Fitted with a beautiful pearlescent acrylic mouthpiece, which matches the bowl staining. My choice was the savinelli, i cant wait it to arrive. In 1858 their pipe factory was founded in metz, named butz choquin. Butzchoquin bc tobacconist jeanbaptiste choquin ran a successful shop in metz, france which included handmade pipes made on the premises. It was founded in 1858 by tobacconists jeanbaptiste choquin and gustave butz history. In 2002, the company moved to its current location in sainteclaude, france. Butz choquin millesime 2018 terracotta gerd jansens. I found the info on a french forum but did some research to ensure it was more than a rumor. Butz choquin bc origine 1857 original replica unie 9mm briar.
The pipes are made by wellknown manufacturers such as butz choquin, chacom, gigi and brebbia. One of the two major pipe manufacture of saintclaude, france, has been officially closed down as of september 2019 by french law liquidation judiciaire. The grip is pleasant thanks to the round bowl, this is a good quality of briar wood. Butz choquin pipe in modern tobacco pipes for sale ebay. These models were published and described in the book le pipe by pellissoneemanuel model. Since 1951 butzchoquin is a brand of the berrodregad group saintclaude, france jean paul berrod managed the company from 1969 to 2002 when he retired and sold the corporate to mr fabien gichon. This flair for the unique began in 1963 when claude berrod father of current president jeanpaul berrod began to experiment with new and unusual pipe shapes. Old brand of bernard fuchez 1982 1904 paris blue jean. Made in france by butz choquin, this calabash is top quality. Very highly illustrated history of the pipe and the culture of pipesmoking. The butz choquin line berrodregad purchased the name in 1951 has become known worldwide since its inception for both the quality of its pipes and its flair for the unusual. It features a meerschaum bowl and an african calabash gourd stem.
Butzchoquins first pipe, the choquin pipe, was a curved pipe with a flatbottomed hearth, albatross bone, and silver rings. Hollco rohr owned the weber pipe factory, located in new jersey, and produced the custombilt pipes there. Pipes pipes by brand butz choquin pipes discontinued. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Together, the two began to market a new pipe brand butz choquin. The mark twain natural corn cob pipe is a new design featuring a dublin style bowl. Get the best deals on butz choquin pipe when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The production line butz choquin pipes are all of excellent quality, using quality briar and crafted by experts the average worker at the factory has over ten years of experience.
Butzchoquin pipes have only been readily available in the united states of america since 1999. Claude france 002 length with short mouthpiece 155 mm length with mouthpiece 260 mm long 55 mm high 48 mm. With a red base, with dark brown swirls on the bowl, all with a red acrylic stem will make this briar a true talking piece among your friends. History records that the french were the first to use metaltipped albatross wing bones as pipe stem extensions. The butz choquin cadre noir is a quality hand crafted french pipe with carved channels around the bowl. Our collection of tobacco pipe books are part history, part homage to the culture and perfect for a coffee table centerpiece or as an addition to the library in your smoking room. The butzchoquin rhapsody pipes are truly eyecatching and unique, a true bc statement. I just got a butz choquin gourd calabash about 3 weeks ago, it is great quality and one of the best smokers i own, i really like the way they used briar for the stem ferrule instead of plastic that you see on others, only draw back for me is that the stem is long and thin so its not really a hands free smoke but i am really enjoying mine and it is the only pipe i can smoke. Today, butzchoquin is one of the bigest pipe maker of saintclaude. Heather was discovered for the fabrication of tobacco pipes in 1856, and great manufacturers like butz choquin and chacom made saint claude, a small village close to jura, a renowned place for pipes. Multiple pipes fs comoys secondhands, stanwell, butz. It is not as heavy as it looks and has a very distinguished type. The company was known immediately for its forward thinking pipe designs, a signature of. In 1858, still in metz, gustave butz built an establishment for the manufacture of the choquin pipe which took the name of.
In 1858, his head craftsman, gustaf butz became his soninlaw. A few butz choquin pipes are made entirely by hand by alain albuisson and his team of five master pipe carvers. As with all butz choquin pipes, these are made in classic shapes with a more contempory look and feel to them. In 1987, the pipes were made out of the butz choquin factory france and then mexico until the late 1990s.
It is stamped butz choquin over commander on the left side of the shank and under that it is stamped filtre extra. Butz choquin pipes are hand crafted from the finest mediterranean briar according to a. Butz choquin einzelergebnis angezeigt standardsortierung nach beliebtheit sortiert nach durchschnittsbewertung sortiert sortieren nach neuesten nach preis sortiert. Butz choquin pipes are made in the largest and most wellknown pipe factory in france. The butz choquin rhapsody pipes are truly eyecatching and unique, a true bc statement. The mirage range is finished with a golden and tan staining on a smooth surface. Bc brumaire tobacco pipes marry abstract design with classic shapes in a bold and beautiful manner. They eventually moved their operations to saintclaude, france, which is generally regarded as the birthplace of the briar pipe. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Buy butz choquin pipe in modern tobacco pipes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This really is a high quality pipe with its clear lucite stem. Butz choquin pipes have only been readily available in the united states of america since 1999. A quick look at my butz choquins before a thunderstorm. Butz choquin calabash pipe pipes for sale, education and forum.
Butz choquin junior liseuse churchwarden briar smoking pipe. In 1951 the brand name was taken over by berrodregad, which moved the production to the famous french pipe town of saintclaud. The long stem allows the bowl to stay behind the book and keep the smoke from your eyes. The stem as in this series by butz choquin has an intricate hardwood inlay, the bit without teeth marks to my naked eye anyway. In 1951 the berrodregad company bought the brand and moved production to its current home, st. Since 1951 butz choquin is a brand of the berrodregad group saintclaude, france. Butzchoquin is the common pipe produced by the brand. On the right side of the shank it was stamped millesime with c in a circle and 215 underneath. Butz choquin started life back as a tobacconist in metz, during 1850s run by jeanbaptiste choquin.
This long stemmed pipe was favoured by those who enjoy sitting back to enjoy a smoke and good book. Whether for gift or adding to your own collection, these unique books are sure to provide hours of entertainment. Unfollow butz choquin pipes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New listing butz choquin grand luxe extra 1501 pot briar pipe l. This pipe will be delivered in its box with logo of the brand in which you find a protective pouch. Butzchoquin 0 france a calabash shape some call it a bell was always highly appreciated by collectors as the most associated with the smoking pipes history and ancient traditional shapes. Fait main is french for hand made and this is a beautiful hand made pipe fashioned by the butz choquim craftsmen in saint claude. Since then they carry a very wide range of tobacco pipes in a typical english style, but in a modern version. This pipe made by butz choquin is particularly long. This is the third pipe that i a working on for the pipe smoker who stopped by my house last week and dropped off his pipes for repair. Buy it because its pretty, its interesting, and because you want to settle down with a pretty and interesting book on your lap as you enjoy a radice hawkbill full of germains special latakia flake though i think the author would prefer it a charatan or butz choquin filled with caporal.
These are stunning, affordable pipes to get you noticed. Bc offers many great pipes so learn where they started. The butz choquin history began when tobacconist jeanbaptiste, located in metz, gained a soninlaw in one of his workmen, gustave butz, who married choquin s daughter, marie. Pipes from saint claude are internationally recognized for being made in the world capital of tobacco pipe. In 1858 jeanbaptiste choquin created, in collaboration with gustave butz, the choquin pipe. Butz choquin history begins with the tobacconist jeanbaptiste who began making pipes in metz, france with his soninlaw, gustave butz. However, i know many smokers like to go back and clean the pipe again, as i have found that a second cleaning can assure that previous tobacco flavors are completely removed. Currently, the custombilt name is owned by tobacalera of spain. Part 3 how to tighten a loose stem, and when you take it too far. It is an addition to our series of large, premium pipes. The pipe itself is aesthetically stunning with its pronounced flame grain which my camera is not so capable of capturing. Quality hand crafted french pipe with carved channels around the bowl. Although bc has made many classicallyshaped pipes over the years, today they have introduced a number of lines that use more modern shapes, a wide variety of. Butzchoquin pipes butzchoquin, founded in 1858, is located in saintclaude, france, a village nestled in the heart of the haut jura mountains, not far from the swiss border.
Butzchoquin tobacco pipes buy butzchoquin tobacco pipes. The company began to export pipes in 1960, receiving the oscar of export and the gold cup of the french good. Smokingpipes is your one stop shop for butzchoquin tobacco pipes and all your tobacco smoking needs. S pipe black rusticated bent ball 9mm product number. Butz choquin pipes from my smoking shop tobacconist. Choquins workman, gerharde butz collaborated with choquin to help make pipes, which popularized the brand. Butz choquin is one of the oldest manufacturers of briar pipes, with their beginnings dating back to 1858. A good sized panel billiard with a square shank and matching mouthpiece. It was stamped butz choquin on the bottom of the shank and had a silver disk on the left side of the shank with 1986 engraved on it. This bent pipe with a flatbottomed bowl was finished with an albatrossbone mouthpiece, fixed with silver rings. Markings are butz choquin, ulysse, e inside a circle, st. Tobacconist jeanbaptiste choquin ran a successful shop in metz, france which included handmade pipes made on the premises.
Claude bessard, early 20th century, making both briar and cherry wood pipes bf. The butz choquin tobacco pipe, made in france, is an authentic gourd calabash pipe. Totally unsimilar in looks but i liked them both the same. Because nothing will be able to replace the knowhow of the masterpipe craftsmen, butz choquin chooses to maintain a craft work manufacture. Together, the two began to market a new pipe brand butzchoquin. Jan 19, 2018 tobacconist jeanbattista choquin created his first pipe in 1858, in metz, france. Butz choquin pipes are hand crafted from the finest mediterranean briar. Our collection of butzchoquin, the pipe from saintclaude. I think the author would prefer it a charatan or butzchoquin filled with caporal.
Butz choquin was experiencing financial difficulties since at least 2017. In 1958 gustave married jeans eldest daughter marie and become an actual part of the family. Here is a bit of history from the website of the butz choquin pipe company of saintclaude, france. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. One of jeans longest serving members of staff was a young gustave butz who had a desire to not only sell pipes, but also create them. Since 1858, they have been making fine pipes in both traditional and freehand shapes. Comes with a washable metal filter which can be removed to incorporate a disposable 9mm filter.
As soon as i clapped eyes on it i knew that we had to have it, as it has a classic combination of flame grain along with some birdseye grain on the base of the pipe. May 20, 2011 a quick look at my butz choquins before a thunderstorm. Although bc has made many classicallyshaped pipes over the years, today they have introduced a number of lines that use more modern shapes, a. This butzchoquin lde churchwarden pipe is in light as a feather and is in outstanding condition with no briar issues although t is a small area by the rim on the bowl side w the red stain seems to have worn off a bit. On the right side, the shape number 1028 is stamped. The series has an ambercoloured stem to bring the already elaborate bowl over the top. Butzchoquin is one of the oldest manufacturers of briar pipes, with their beginnings dating back to 1858.
Production is mostly handmade with limited lines, original designs and the millesime available in a new shape every ye. Butz choquin pipes butz choquin, founded in 1858, is located in saintclaude, france, a village nestled in the heart of the haut jura mountains, not far from the swiss border. So if you love to stand out, make sure you have a rhapsody in your hand. Butz and choquin quickly established a reputation for themselves as forwardthinking pipe designers. Butzchoquin spipe black rusticated bent ball 9mm buy. The butzchoquin line berrodregad purchased the name in 1951 has become known worldwide since its inception for both the quality of its pipes and its flair for the unusual. The liseuse or reading pipe is the original french name for the churchwarden shape. The company currently produces over 70 different series of pipes. Since its creation in 1858, butz choquin has always offered to smokers the highest quality craftsmanship as regards briar pipes. We are a full service pipe tobacco, cigar and nasal snuff store. Production is mostly handmade with limited lines, original designs and the millesime available in a new shape every years. Corn cob mark twain natural pipe straight filtered.