Old German Clay: Bulldog Tobacco Pipe

Product Number: 002-557-0009

Old German Clay pipes are hand-crafted by Markus Fohr in Montabaur, Germany, using the region's prized white clay. Maintaining his family's rich pipe-making tradition, Fohr utilizes antique hand-presses to mold pipes in the style of centuries past, with some of the presses dating back to the late 18th century. Until briar was popularized in the mid 19th century, clay pipes dominated the pipe-smoking milieu, and for many, they were the only smoking instruments available: Meerschaum pipes existed, but clay was more ubiquitous and economically accessible. Most public houses and taverns provided a communal supply of clay pipes, often in long, willowy Churchwarden form. Today, while briar pipes have become the norm for most pipe smokers, clay pipes are still available and offer a distinct aesthetic and what many consider a neutral flavor. In fact, pipe-tobacco blenders often utilize clay pipes when testing and experimenting with prospective mixtures. Clay is more delicate than other pipe-making materials, so special care is advised when storing and traveling with a clay pipe; however, they're incredibly heat-resistant and immune to burnout, making them perfect workhorse smokers. Even though the bowl will get hot, there's no risk of damaging the pipe — they're fired in a kiln during production, after all.

Offered here is a sleek Bulldog by Markus Fohr in a compact overall size compared to vintage clay tavern pipes of centuries past.

Note: While all of our other pipes are photographed individually, these are not, and you may expect some reasonable cosmetic variation between the example we've photographed and the pipe you've received.

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Measurements & Other Details

  • Length: 4.45 in./113.03 mm.
  • Weight: 0.90 oz./25.40 g.
  • Bowl Height: 1.43 in./36.32 mm.
  • Chamber Depth: 1.23 in./31.24 mm.
  • Chamber Diameter: 0.73 in./18.54 mm.
  • Outside Diameter: 1.13 in./28.70 mm.
  • Stem Material: Other
  • Filter: None
  • Shape: Bulldog
  • Finish: Carved
  • Material: Clay
  • Country: Germany
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
4.0
1 reviews
Clay all day
July 22, 2020
Product: Old German Clay Bulldog
So when I opened the box the pipe was packed in I was surprised at it small size. I guess I shouldn't have been, the deminsions are clearly listed under the description. I typically go for larger pipes so this one has an unfamiliar feel to me. Despite that, the pipe actually smokes wonderfully. Adding to its appeal is the fact that I'm still getting at least half hour smokes out of it. These are great sampling pipes and for smoking blends known to ghost other pipe materials. Certainly not a pipe you'd want to clench, but it has its place in my smoking den...plus every pipe smoker needs at least one clay!...Read More
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