Vintage CollectionTampers

The pipes of the "Vintage Collection" serie are made from selected pre-turned stummels, some of them are old, at least 30 years (some of them are 60 years old) and dried under optimal conditions in attics in Saint Claude ( they are stamped "old briar"). The pipes are drilled to 4mm. The stems are handmade from ebonite rod, cumberland or acrylic (stamped with a star). It can also be made from sketched stems whose finish is handmade. The mouthpiece is opened for a better air flow.

Grading
OLD BRIAR : stummels at least 30 years old
H1 : rusticated, sandblasted, smooth
H2 : smooth flawless grain, sansblasted with superior grain
H3 : smooth flawless grain with superior grain, sandblasted ring grain
H4 : smooth straight grain or very nice birdseyethe tampers are handmade with various materials: briar, Olive wood, Bocote, faux-ivory, boxwood, cumberland, horn, etc....