G. Smith & Sons Extra Long Billiard Pipe

his exceptional estate piece is a captivating slice of classic London tobaccoriana: a G. Smith & Sons Extra in a magnificent, oversized long Billiard shape. Operating out of their legendary shop at 74 Charing Cross Road, G. Smith & Sons was an iconic London institution established in 1869, famous for catering to discerning smokers, academics, and theater-goers with high-grade house pipes and custom tobacco mixtures.

The pipe is a dramatic, elongated variation of the traditional Billiard profile, often referred to as a Churchwarden or a long-stemmed reading pipe. The stummel features a deeply craggy, rich plum-and-walnut sandblast finish that provides a wonderful tactile feel, beautifully accentuating the ring grain wrapping around the tall, upright bowl. In exquisite contrast, the flat rim top and a sleek panel on the underside of the shank are left entirely smooth and polished to highlight the quality of the British briar underneath. The bottom of the shank retains crisp, historical stampings reading EXTRA alongside the classic G. Smith & Sons Charing Cross Road address. The long briar shank transitions seamlessly into a slender, tapering black vulcanite mouthpiece.

The precise physical dimensions for this vintage London classic are:

Overall Length: 7.42 inches
Chamber Width: 0.70 inches
Chamber Depth: 1.50 inches

With an impressive 7.42-inch length, this pipe is designed for the ultimate relaxed, cool-smoking experience. The extended draft journey allows the smoke to drop drastically in temperature before reaching the palate. Combined with a versatile 0.70-inch chamber width and a generous 1.50-inch depth, it is an absolute dream for slow-burning Virginia flakes, complex English latakia mixtures, or layered aromatics. Fully cleaned, sanitized, and reconditioned to a brilliant luster, this rare piece of Charing Cross history is a remarkable smoker ready to bring timeless elegance and comfort to your collection.

With its narrower 0.68-inch chamber width and standard 1.40-inch depth, this Dublin is a dream come true for smoking straight Virginias, curly cuts, or complex Virginia-Perique mixtures. The gently tapering chamber naturally compresses the tobacco as it burns down, concentrating the sweet, complex flavors and delivering an exceptionally rich smoke toward the bottom of the bowl. Thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and buffed to a brilliant, glassy luster, this premium piece of London history is ready to bring excellent smoking mechanics and timeless class to your collection.