2 pipes anciennes en bruyère – ROPP & Racine de Bruyère JBE – Saint-Claude (1920–1950) - No Reserve Price - Pipe - Briar - (2)
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A beautiful set of two antique briar pipes, both made in Saint-Claude (France), the historical capital of pipe making.
Representative models of French artisanal productions from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century, including a pipe signed ROPP and a pipe marked “Racine de Bruyère – JBE”.
1) ROPP pipe – briar & stamped metal ferrule (ca. 1920–1940)
Classic briar pipe signed ROPP, with original horn stem and stamped metal ferrule. Lovely, even patina and well-proportioned bowl.
Typical model from the ROPP workshops of the 1920s–40s.
2) “Racine de Briyère – JBE” pipe – briar & brass ferrule (ca. 1930–1950)
A refined briar root pipe, marked JBE, with a stamped brass ferrule and horn stem. Beautiful gilt inscription "Racine de Bruyère".
Long pipe offering a cooler draw, characteristic of Saint-Claudian manufactures.
General characteristics of the batch
Brands: ROPP & JBE
Material: Heather / Heather root
Pipes: Natural horn
Ferrules: Stamped metal & brass
Origin: France – Saint-Claude
Period: 1920–1950
Condition: Good overall condition with patina from use; ferrules slightly oxidized; horn pipes well preserved.
Remarque
The pipes will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.
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A beautiful set of two antique briar pipes, both made in Saint-Claude (France), the historical capital of pipe making.
Representative models of French artisanal productions from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century, including a pipe signed ROPP and a pipe marked “Racine de Bruyère – JBE”.
1) ROPP pipe – briar & stamped metal ferrule (ca. 1920–1940)
Classic briar pipe signed ROPP, with original horn stem and stamped metal ferrule. Lovely, even patina and well-proportioned bowl.
Typical model from the ROPP workshops of the 1920s–40s.
2) “Racine de Briyère – JBE” pipe – briar & brass ferrule (ca. 1930–1950)
A refined briar root pipe, marked JBE, with a stamped brass ferrule and horn stem. Beautiful gilt inscription "Racine de Bruyère".
Long pipe offering a cooler draw, characteristic of Saint-Claudian manufactures.
General characteristics of the batch
Brands: ROPP & JBE
Material: Heather / Heather root
Pipes: Natural horn
Ferrules: Stamped metal & brass
Origin: France – Saint-Claude
Period: 1920–1950
Condition: Good overall condition with patina from use; ferrules slightly oxidized; horn pipes well preserved.
Remarque
The pipes will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery.
#Pipe #PipesAnciennes #Bruyère #SaintClaude #ROPP #JBE #RacineDeBruyère #PipeCollection #SmokingPipe #VintagePipe #FrenchPipe #AntiquePipe #PipeEnCorne #PipeEnBruyère #PipeArtisanale #Catawiki
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
2
Manufacturer/ Brand
2 pipes anciennes en bruyère – ROPP & Racine de Bruyère JBE – Saint-Claude (1920–1950)
Material
Briar
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Period
1920-1930
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