Description
Comoy's of London started manufacturing pipes in the 19th century. This golden-stained billiard is a fine example of their craftsmanship. This straight billiard pipe has a sandblasted finish that transitions nicely to its black acrylic stem. The pipe is stamped "Comoy's", "Gold Bark", "Made in London", "England", "368" and "004".
The pipe you see is the pipe you get. This pipe came to us from a private collection, and where necessary, has been expertly restored by a local craftsman. This particular pipe has not been previously smoked and is in "good as new" condition. Because it has been pre-owned, the price is drastically reduced compared to what this pipe would cost new (assuming that you could even find it). We stand behind these pipes; if you ever have an issue, return it to us for repair or refund.
Note: Tobacco pipe stands used in the pictures are for photography purposes only and are not included.
| Bowl Height (Outside) | 1.63” / 41mm |
| Bowl Width (Outside) | 1.56” / 40mm |
| Pipe Length | 5.375” / 137mm |
| Chamber Depth | 1.34” / 34mm |
| Chamber Diameter | .78” / 20mm |
| Pipe Weight | 39g |
| Pipe Shape | Billiard |
| Stem Shape | Straight |
| Filter | No |
| Shape Number | 368-004 |
| Bowl Material | Briar |
| Stem Material | Acrylic |
| Finish | Sandblasted |
| Country | England |
About Comoy’s of London
Comoy’s of London stands as one of the most respected and historically significant names in the world of tobacco pipes. Its roots stretch back to the early 19th century, long before briar became the dominant material for quality smoking pipes. The story begins in Saint-Claude, France, a small monastic town that would later become renowned as a global center of pipe making, where the Comoy family first crafted clay, boxwood, and beech pipes in 1825. Early on, the Comoys were among the first craftsmen to recognize the superior qualities of briar — a dense root burl from Erica arborea prized for its heat resistance and durability — and by the mid-19th century they had shifted their focus to this material.
The defining chapter in Comoy’s history began in 1879 when Henri Comoy, a member of this pioneering family who had honed his craft during time spent making pipes in Belgium after being interned as a prisoner of war, moved to London with a small set of tools. There, he established the firm H. Comoy & Co. Ltd., bringing French briar craftsmanship to England and helping establish London as a major center of briar pipe production. Henri is widely credited with coining the phrase “Made in London” — a mark that became highly valued in the pipe world and was later adopted broadly across the industry as a sign of quality.
Under Henri’s leadership, and later that of his sons Adrien and Paul as well as nephews Louis and Charles Chapuis, Comoy’s expanded significantly. By the early 20th century the business had built modern factories in London to meet booming demand from both European and American markets. In 1914 the business formally incorporated as H. Comoy & Co. Ltd., and after Henri’s death in 1924, the family continued to lead the company even as it navigated the economic challenges of the interwar years and two world wars.
Comoy’s became renowned not just for its craftsmanship but for its elegant designs and rich variety of classic pipe shapes. The Blue Riband line, among others, epitomized the brand’s commitment to high standards and is still sought after by collectors today.
In 1929, Comoy’s joined Cadogan Investments Ltd., becoming part of a larger group of prominent pipe makers while still retaining its distinct identity. Although production and ownership evolved over the decades — including changes in the 1980s — the Comoy’s name remains synonymous with fine briar pipes and a legacy of craftsmanship that spans nearly two centuries.
