{"product_id":"peterson-system-313-copy-3","title":"Old Port X'd out Avante-Garde London\/St. Claude 779 Pipe","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThis fascinating Old Port Avant-Garde London\/St. Claude shape 779 pipe tells a unique story that immediately catches the eye of vintage pipe collectors. The pipe features a rugged, deeply textured rusticated finish across a classic Billiard profile, paired with a sleek, black saddle stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe most intriguing aspect of this estate piece is the crossed-out factory stamping on the shank, a practice with a long and practical history in the pipe manufacturing world. In the mid-to-late 20th century, prominent blending and making houses—such as Comoy’s, who produced the Old Port line with its distinctive Anglo-French \"London\/St. Claude\" connection—maintained exceptionally high quality control standards. If a briar bowl developed a minor cosmetic surface flaw late in production, or if an overstock situation occurred for a specific regional market, the factory would strike through or \"X out\" the original brand stampings. This allowed the factory to sell a completely sound, high-grade smoking instrument as a factory second without undermining the premium pricing of their primary retail lines. For the modern enthusiast, this means you are getting a pipe with the precise internal mechanics and high-quality wood of an upscale maker, packed with historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe smooth, polished rim contrasts beautifully with the deep crags of the bowl's rustication, offering a very tactile and comfortable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe physical dimensions for this unique estate piece are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOverall Length: 5.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eChamber Diameter: 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eChamber Deep: 1.4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWith a wide 0.9-inch chamber diameter and a slightly shallower 1.4-inch depth, this pipe is an absolute dream for broad-cut flakes, plug tobaccos, or complex Latakia blends that require a wider surface area to fully develop their flavor layers. Cleaned, fully restored, and boasting a fantastic story stamped right into the briar, this Old Port is ready to bring its avant-garde history directly to your rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Port","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55740262187081,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6758\/6889\/files\/DSC00207.jpg?v=1781387112","url":"https:\/\/www.palmyraproducts.com\/products\/peterson-system-313-copy-3","provider":"Palmyra Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}