3 antieke Alpiene Jacht- en Zakpijpen – BBK (Brunner-Buhofer-Kompagnie, Zwitserland) – Bruyère - No reserve price - Pipe - Briar - (3)

Beautiful and authentic set of three traditional briar tobacco pipes from the Alpine region, designed for outdoor use and in all weathers.
All three pipes are in a very nice, original collection state and bear the authentic "Bruyère Garantie" stamp. This attests to the high quality of the briar root wood used from the tree heath. This set was manufactured in the mid-20th century by the renowned Swiss quality maker BBK (Brunner-Buhofer-Kompagnie) and exudes the atmosphere of the traditional hunting culture in the Swiss and Tyrolean Alps [Image 2].
NOTE: The depicted Big Ben plastic pipe holders/display stands are for decoration in the photos only and are STRICTLY NOT FOR SALE and NOT INCLUDED in this auction!

Detailed description and specifications per pipe:

1. Large Swiss Hunting Pipe with Alpine Cow & Edelweiss
• Origin: Switzerland (B.B.K.) [Image 2].
• Year/Period: Approx. 1950 (Mid-Century Vintage).
• Mouthpiece Material: Colored and rustic finished briar wood with a heat-resistant metal inner lining in the bowl [Image 2].
• Fittings Material: Silver-plated / nickel-plated metal for the iconic wind cap (cutouts) and the detailed applications of an Alpine cow and Edelweiss flowers [Image 2].
• Shaft/Stem Material: Composed of high-quality resin / composite with a natural-looking horn-like appearance, equipped with a fine-mesh metal capping pin to prevent loss of parts [Image 2, Image 20].

2. Classic Hunting Pipe with Capercaillie (Auerhahn)
• Origin: Switzerland (B.B.K. – marked with Bruyère Garantie) [Image 4].
• Year/Period: Approx. 1950 (Mid-Century Vintage).
• Mouthpiece Material: Dark-colored, hand-textured briar wood [Image 25]. The underside of the mouthpiece uniquely extended into a turned wooden point (Ulm-style drop-bottom) to catch condensate [Image 27].
• Fittings Material: Gold-colored brass metal for the bulb-shaped, perforated wind cap and the relief application of a capercaillie with spread tail feathers.
• Shaft/Stem Material: Two-piece, made of smooth resin / acrylic in a contrasting cream- and brown-tone.

3. Compact 'Bent Billiard' Outdoor / Pocket Pipe
• Origin: Switzerland (B.B.K. – marked with Bruyère Garantie).
• Year/Period: Approx. 1950 - 1960.
• Mouthpiece Material: Deep black, intensely sandblasted briar wood with a smooth wooden firing chamber.
• Fittings Material: Flat, glossy nickel-plated or chrome-plated metal for the sleek, hinged wind cap and the sturdy stem ring that reinforces the joint.
• Shaft/Stem Material: Classic glossy black ebony (or high-quality acrylic) with a comfortably curved mouthpiece.