Butz-Choquin Commandeur Extra 1301 Bent Billiard Estate Pipe

This thick walled and bent, tapered billiard estate pipe was made by Butz-Choquin in Saint Claude, France, birthplace of the briar pipe and given the stately grace of its lines and proportions is deservedly called Commandeur Extra.  The smooth finish is a rich mahogany and there don't appear to be any fills or flaws on the surface, though there are some minor handling marks.  The chamber is wide and with a slight conical shape to a rounded bottom is well drilled with a smooth drawing draft at the bottom of the deep bowl.  In outstanding condition we suspect this French bent brunette will do wonderful things with English, Balkans, or a wide cut aromatic.

Length:  5.69 in / 14.45 cm
Height:  2.12 in / 5.40 cm
Width:  1.59 in / 4.05 cm
Chamber Diameter:  .86 in / 2.20 cm
Chamber Depth:  1.69 in / 4.30 cm
Weight:  2.04 oz / 57.9 g

Origin:  France
Stummel Material:  Briar
Stem Material:  Ebonite
Filter:  None

Markings:  (Butz-Choquin), Commandeur, Extra / ST CLAUDE-FRANCE, 1301