Big Ben Set van 3 luxe Big Ben Bruyère tabakspijpen - 'Mariner' A 228, 'Select' A 603 & 'Sandgrain' - Select - No reserve price - Pipe - Briar, Plastic, Brass - (3)

Beautiful and high-quality collection of three vintage briarwood tobacco pipes from the renowned Dutch top brand Big Ben (Koninklijke Gubbels, Roermond). This set offers a unique opportunity to acquire three iconic series of this brand in one lot, each executed in its own distinctive style and texture.
Let it be noted: The shown transparent pipe stands/displays are for photography illustration only and are not part of the lot.
• Brand: Big Ben (Koninklijke Gubbels)
• Origin: Roermond, Netherlands
• Dating: Circa 1970 – 1990
• Material: First-class briar wood (briar), vulcanite/acrylate mouthparts and brass design accents.

1. Big Ben "Mariner" – Model A 228:
• A beautifully formed, elegant model with a smooth, glossy finish that perfectly accentuates the rich flame grain of the wood.
• Fully stamped with "BIG BEN Mariner" on one side and "A 228 - MADE IN HOLLAND" on the other side.
• The black mouthpiece features the inlaid white-gold 'B' logo.
2. Big Ben "Select" – Model A 603:
• A robust bent pipe with a deep, hand-made rustic texture in warm brown tones, providing a cooler smoking experience and a fine grip.
• Equipped with a refined, thin brass ring transitioning to the saddle stem, bearing the gold-colored 'B' logo.
• Sharp stamps on the underside of the shank: "BIG-BEN SELECT" and the model number "A 603".
3. Big Ben "Sandgrain" – Model 501 AR:
• A refined, slender model with a beautiful sand-blasted finish, making the natural growth rings of the briar root feel embossed.
• Fitted with a contrasting classic brown/amber mouthpiece bearing the Big Ben logo.
• Clearly stamped on the smooth segment of the shank with "BIG-BEN SANDGRAIN" and model number "501 AR".