Ropp - Ballade - Pipe - Briar

Ropp – Ballade (France) – New curved briar pipe (never smoked), sold as used – Classic vintage design

Description of the Lot
Elegant and classic Ropp pipe, historic and renowned French manufacturer based in Saint-Claude, famous for its artisanal tradition in briar wood processing. This piece belongs to the esteemed Ballade line. The pipe features a very harmonious and comfortable curved silhouette, enriched by a refined two-tone decorative ring on the shank that connects the briar to the black mouthpiece. The briar shows a warm natural tone with pleasant veining.
Conditions of the item:
The pipe is new (never smoked), from a collection or warehouse clearance, but is being sold as used (lacking the original box or with minor signs of age due to storage). The bowl is perfectly intact and pristine. Please examine carefully all attached high-resolution photographs to appreciate the item's cosmetic condition.

Brand: Ropp
Line: Ballade
Origin: Saint-Claude, France
Conditions: New / Never smoked (sold as used from a collection)
Features: Elegant decorative band on the shank and curved mouthpiece.

A must-have piece for collectors and connoisseurs of historical French pipes seeking an item never lit.

Careful, tracked, and protected shipment with professional packaging to preserve the pipe during transit.