Which maker reigns supreme?

jim102864

When it comes to annual volume of briar sales, would it be Dr Grabow?  Or is it more likely Peterson?  Maybe Savinelli?  How about Clay pipes?  They've been around forever, but is there one brand that outsells them all?  

rustedrailpipes

That would be interesting to find out...

Since there are so many OTC blend/ Drugstore pipers out there.. which brands are likely the highest sellers.

A different question would be which of the premium brands are the highest sellers.

Also.. where does the corn cob fit into this?  

motie2

https://www.theinternationalman.com/smoking-pipes.php

Top 40 Best Smoking Pipe Brands

CHARATAN - Wikipedia.

DUNHILL - Pipedia.

DUNHILL HISTORY - Smokingpipes.com.

FINE PIPES INTERNATIONAL - "A Venue for Collectors of Fine Smoking Pipes and Accessories."

HOOKAH - single or multi-stemmed instrument for vaporizing and smoking flavored tobacco, called shisha, whose vapor or smoke is passed through a water basin—often glass-based—before inhalation.

PIPE - Wikipedia.

PIPE MAKERS - by country or name.

PIPEDIA - "A wiki for pipes."

PIPES AND TOBACCOS MAGAZINE - "A magazine for tobacco and pipe enthusiasts." Quarterly magazine with articles about pipes, pipe manufacturing, custom pipes, and tobaccos.

PIPES MAGAZINE - "The #1 Source for Pipes and Pipe Tobacco Information."

RAD DAVIS - Pipedia.

SMOKING PIPE - Wikipedia.

THE PIPE TART - "To bring to the pipe world wonderful smoking and beautifully crafted handmade pipes."

TOBACCO SMOKING - Wikipedia.

WHEN LONDON WAS THE SMOKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - The Telegraph.

Top 40 High-End Smoking Pipe Brands & Suppliers

ALFRED DUNHILL'S THE WHITE SPOT - "100 years of craftsmanship behind every pipe."

ARMANI / CASA - Casanova pipe set.

ARMELLINI PIPE - since 1960.

ASHTON PIPES - since 1983.

BARLING - since 1812.

BBB PIPES - "BBB stands for classic affordable quality pipes. The annual Christmas pipe is the pipe worlds answer to the noveau beaujoulais wine with a strong demand every year and an even stronger demand on old editions."

BRIARWORKS - produces high quality, elegant products in a wide range of prices.

BUTZ-CHOQUIN - since 1858.

CAMINETTO - since 1968.

CASTELLO - since 1947.

CHACOM FINE PIPES - since 1825. "The biggest French brand to date knowing how to ally Tradition, Creation & Innovation."

CHARATAN - since 1863. "One of the oldest London pipe makers, Charatan was for years Dunhill's chief rival."

COMOY'S - since 1825.

CUPOJOES.COM - since 1995. Online pipe store. Large selection of pipe makes. "We are the LARGEST Dunhill pipe retailer in the USA!"

DANISH PIPE SHOP - since 1969. "One of the finest pipe shops in the world specialized in primary Danish handmade tobacco pipes."

DAVIDOFF PIPES - "Selected for Perfection." Davidoff pipes, accessories and tobacco are meticulously curated for the ultimate in refined smoking enjoyment. Hand-crafted pipes, luxurious accessories and specially selected tobacco fill time beautifully.

DON CARLOS PIPES - since 1992.

DUNHILL PIPES - "Alfred Dunhill Pipes are the definitive source of pleasure and status for men of the world, offering high grade luxury pipes."

FALCON PIPES - "The #1 Falcon Website Anywhere. Over 2,000 Pipe Combinations."

FERNDOWN PIPES - production is now limited to around 500 pipes a year.

GOUDA CLAY PIPES - "The original Dutch Gouda Clay Pipes."

J. ALAN PIPES - "Each J. Alan Pipe is handmade using the finest materials."

JAMES J. FOX - since 1787. London. "Buy Wooden Smoing Pipes."

JAMES UPSHALL - "Makers of The Finest Briar Pipes."

LEMAIRE - since 1896.

LUIGI RADICE - since 1960.

LUIGI VIPRATI - "Italian Handmade Smoking Pipes."

NORDING PIPES - Danish exclusive pipes.

PARKS PIPES - "My desire is to design pieces that elegantly juxtapose a post-modern aesthetic with classic english shapes. A fine pipe is an object of art, utility, and collectibility."

PARONELLI PIPE - "Since 1945 excellence in briar."

PETERSON PIPES OF DUBLIN - established 1865. "The Thinking Man Smokes A Petersons Pipe."

PIPES AND CIGARS - "More Brands and Types of Pipes."

PORSCHE DESIGN PIPES - "All of the pipes are made with the finest quality briar and supplied with an acrylic mouthpiece and 9mm absorbent filter."

PURISME - "Pipes and Filters By Vauen."

RAD DAVIS PIPE CHERRYWOOD - "Hand Made Pipe."

RADICE PIPES - since 1980.

SASIENI PIPES - "Collector's favorite since 1919."

SAVINELLI - since 1876. "Welcome in our world! A world made of feelings, a world where, through the pipe, you can use all your five senses."

S. E. THILE - "Handmade Pipes." Made by hand to exacting standards from Italian, Algerian, or Grecian briar. Stems are hand cut from the finest German Ebonite or Cumberland rod, and designed for maximum comfort.

STANWELL - since 1942. "When pipe smokers talk about pipes that are consistently great smokers, exhibit the creative and beautiful designs that exemplify Danish pipemaking and offer the best value in factory produced pipes, they are talking about Stanwell."

THE WHITE SPOT - "A definite source of pleasure since 1912." Alfred Dunhill Pipes Website.

THOMAS JAMES SMOKING PIPES - "Fine Handmade Briar Tobacco Pipes."

VAUEN - "Masterpieces since 1848." 160 years of tradition and modernity. Repeatedly changing models throughout the year constantly offer something new. Vauen produces over 50,000 pipes a year. Each pipe connoisseur can choose his personal masterpiece from over 250 different models.

WINSLOW HANDMADE - "Danish handmade pipes."

motie2

Sorry. 

Start reading the above AFTER these lines, and beginning with "Top 40 High-End Smoking Pipe Brands & Suppliers"

CHARATAN - Wikipedia.

DUNHILL - Pipedia.

DUNHILL HISTORY - Smokingpipes.com.

FINE PIPES INTERNATIONAL - "A Venue for Collectors of Fine Smoking Pipes and Accessories."

HOOKAH - single or multi-stemmed instrument for vaporizing and smoking flavored tobacco, called shisha, whose vapor or smoke is passed through a water basin—often glass-based—before inhalation.

PIPE - Wikipedia.

PIPE MAKERS - by country or name.

PIPEDIA - "A wiki for pipes."

PIPES AND TOBACCOS MAGAZINE - "A magazine for tobacco and pipe enthusiasts." Quarterly magazine with articles about pipes, pipe manufacturing, custom pipes, and tobaccos.

PIPES MAGAZINE - "The #1 Source for Pipes and Pipe Tobacco Information."

RAD DAVIS - Pipedia.

SMOKING PIPE - Wikipedia.

THE PIPE TART - "To bring to the pipe world wonderful smoking and beautifully crafted handmade pipes."

TOBACCO SMOKING - Wikipedia.

WHEN LONDON WAS THE SMOKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - The Telegraph.

Woodsman

Back in the 70's there was a book called "The Best of Everything" that purported to be the "expert" opinion on all possessions. Under pipes it listed the Peterson "Mark Twain".

Proceed with the bombardment. 

xDutchx

Back in their heyday, GBD (Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger), were a prolific brand. The reason this is relevant today, is because these old estates are still readily available at very affordable price points. I love the old silver and brass rondells that most are adorned with, from my preferred era's.

These are ideal pipes for restoration purposes, and were available in a wide variety of shapes and designs. If you are looking for the collectible gems, look for the GBD's hand carved by Horry Jamison, the Xtras that have not been made since the 1930's, and the older cased GBD's are usually highly collectible.

https://pipedia.org/wiki/GBD