{"product_id":"antique-bbb-louis-blumfeld-silver-army-gourd-calabash-1908-unsmoked-new-old-stock","title":"Antique BBB Louis Blumfeld Silver Army Gourd Calabash (1908) – Unsmoked New Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ultimate Collector's Find\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis is an extraordinary piece of pipe history: an authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eBBB\u003c\/b\u003e Gourd Calabash, hallmarked for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003e1908\u003c\/b\u003e. This pipe remains in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003eUnsmoked\u003c\/b\u003e condition, still bearing the original retailer label inside the bowl—a rarity that is nearly impossible to find after 118 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCrafted during the Louis Blumfeld era, this pipe features a genuine gourd body with a meerschaum lining. At a remarkable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003e16 grams\u003c\/b\u003e, it is exceptionally lightweight, offering the legendary cool, dry smoke that only a true Calabash can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Hallmarks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e BBB (Blumfeld's Best Briars)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSilver Work:\u003c\/b\u003e Sterling silver band with \"L.B\" (Louis Blumfeld) maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/b\u003e Birmingham anchor, Lion Passant, and the date letter \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003e\"i\"\u003c\/b\u003e for 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Stamped \"ENGLAND\" on the gourd body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e New Old Stock \/ Unsmoked. Pristine museum quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 160 mm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 60 mm \/ 2.36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Bowl Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 22 mm \/ 0.86 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 16 g (Super Lightweight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"query-text-line ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe listing is for the pipe only. Any props, stands, or accessories used in the photos for demonstration purposes are not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"query-text-line ng-star-inserted\"\u003ePlease do not hesitate to contact me, feel free to email me with any question at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48760272027867,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/7178\/8507\/files\/IMG_20260508_093322.jpg?v=1778422634","url":"https:\/\/sweetestbriar.com\/products\/antique-bbb-louis-blumfeld-silver-army-gourd-calabash-1908-unsmoked-new-old-stock","provider":"SWEETEST BRIAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}