Antique BBB Louis Blumfeld Silver Army Gourd Calabash (1908) – Unsmoked New Old Stock
Antique BBB Louis Blumfeld Silver Army Gourd Calabash (1908) – Unsmoked New Old Stock
Only 1 available. This exact pipe is the item photographed.
Shipping & Returns
✓ Free worldwide shipping on orders over $200.
✓ Tracked shipping from Israel (10-21 business days).
✓ 30-day return policy on unused and unsmoked pipes.
✓ Professionally inspected, sanitized, and restored.
The Ultimate Collector's Find
This is an extraordinary piece of pipe history: an authentic BBB Gourd Calabash, hallmarked for 1908. This pipe remains in Unsmoked condition, still bearing the original retailer label inside the bowl—a rarity that is nearly impossible to find after 118 years.
Crafted during the Louis Blumfeld era, this pipe features a genuine gourd body with a meerschaum lining. At a remarkable 16 grams, it is exceptionally lightweight, offering the legendary cool, dry smoke that only a true Calabash can provide.
Details & Hallmarks
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Maker: BBB (Blumfeld's Best Briars)
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Silver Work: Sterling silver band with "L.B" (Louis Blumfeld) maker's mark.
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Hallmarks: Birmingham anchor, Lion Passant, and the date letter "i" for 1908.
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Origin: Stamped "ENGLAND" on the gourd body.
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Condition: New Old Stock / Unsmoked. Pristine museum quality.
Specifications
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Length: 160 mm / 6.3 in
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Height: 60 mm / 2.36 in
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Internal Bowl Diameter: 22 mm / 0.86 in
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Weight: 16 g (Super Lightweight)
Please note: The listing is for the pipe only. Any props, stands, or accessories used in the photos for demonstration purposes are not included in the sale.
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