Paul Viou - E151 - No reserve price - Pipe - Briar

exceptional, highly collectible vintage pipe set manufactured by the historic French master pipier Paul Viou in Saint-Claude (Jura, France). Saint-Claude is globally renowned as the birthplace and historical capital of high-quality briar wood pipe production.This lot comes completely preserved in its original box, dated via its official stamped Bon de Garantie to August 24, 1973. The pipe features a beautiful dark, rusticated texture on the briar bowl to ensure cooler smoking, paired with an elegant vulcanite/horn stem stamped with the classic gold "P. VIOU" brand name and a "Saint-Claude" circular gold emblem on the side.The package is complete with its rare mid-century illustrated outer sleeve, an instruction manual booklet titled "Conseils aux Fumeurs", a multi-tool pipe tamper/reamer, and a bundle of vintage pipe cleaners.Technical SpecificationsBrand / Manufacturer: Paul Viou (Manufacture P. Viou)Origin: Saint-Claude (Jura), FranceProduction Date: Stamped August 24, 1973Material: Premium Briar Root (Racine de Bruyère)Dimensions (Box): 16 x 5 x 3.5 cmTotal Weight: 49 gCondition: Excellent vintage condition. The pipe displays minimal signs of age and features a well-preserved bowl and stem. The original paper inserts and cardboard box show minor, authentic storage wear commensurate with its 50+ year age.