{{Infobox Smoker's Item | name = Vintage Ropp Splendid Pipe (Shape 422) | manufacturer = Ropp (Saint-Claude, France) | series = Splendid | shape_code = 422 (Quarter-Bent Billiard) | material = Briar wood with a Block Meerschaum lining | era = Circa 1960s–1970s | accessories = Associated handmade vintage hard case (Circa 1950s) }} ==Overview== An authentic vintage French estate pipe manufactured by '''Ropp''', paired with an older handmade hard-shell case (Circa 1950s) that offers an exact dimensional fit. ==The Pipe: Ropp Splendid 422== * '''Origin:''' Crafted by Ropp in Saint-Claude, France, between the 1960s and 1970s. * '''Materials:''' Hybrid construction featuring a premium briar wood exterior with selected flame grain, lined internally with a natural '''Genuine Block Meerschaum''' stone layer for heat resistance. * '''Shape:''' Stamped with code '''422''', designating a classic Quarter-Bent Billiard design. ==Stamps and Marks== * '''Stem:''' Silver oval "ROPP" emblem. * '''Shank:''' Oval "ROPP" brand stamp (Left), "SPLENDID" series (Right), and "422" shape number (Underside). * '''Case:''' Gold embossed text reads: ''"Genuine Block Meerschaum - Hand Made"'' with an "AL" crown logo. [[Category:Smoking culture]] [[Category:French brands]] [[Category:Antiques]]