This classic estate piece is a wonderful slice of mid-century tobaccoriana, bearing the stamps of a historic collaboration: a London Made Corinthian, explicitly crafted for the legendary Grant's Pipe Shop. The Corinthian line was a premier house brand for Grant's, which was the oldest tobacconist in California. Originally a San Francisco institution purchased by Ed Grant in 1953, the shop was famous for sourcing high-quality English briars to sell under their custom house labels.
The pipe is stamped with the shape code F495, which corresponds to a classic, stout English Pot shape. It features a smooth finish that showcases a natural grain profile across its thick, insulating walls, paired with a resilient black vulcanite stem. The classic Pot design is famous for its robust hand feel and its ability to keep the heat of the smoke contained within its sturdy briar walls.
The precise physical dimensions for this vintage piece are:
Overall Length: 5.5 inches
Chamber Width: 0.9 inches
Chamber Depth: 1.5 inches
Because of its broad 0.9-inch chamber width and standard depth, this pipe is an absolute dream for complex English mixtures, Orientals, or broad-cut ribbon tobaccos. The wide burning surface allows multiple components of a blend to burn simultaneously, offering a more nuanced and layered flavor profile on the palate. Fully cleaned and restored, this Corinthian Pot is a fantastic, historical performer ready to find a cozy spot in your daily rotation.
