Grecian Plateaux briar, personally selected, is used in all American
pipes. The briar has been carefully aged for years after its initial
curing
in a carefully controlled environment. In selecting briar for the
produced
pipes only the finest blocks giving a high yield of straight grains are
ever used. All pipes are stamped with a code, the first numbers
identifying
the date and the following letters containing the initials of the pipe
maker.
All American pipes employ a black Lucite stem custom made for us in
Italy.
The bites and lips of these stems have been filed, sanded, and polished
to perfection to insure a long and comfortable relationship between the
pipe and its owner. In each stem is embedded the American logo, a
silver
star on a black background surrounded by a briar ring.
All pipes are unique as they are made and finished by hand. Pipes come
finished
in four ways: natural, a carnuba wax shine is all that's between it and
the briar underneath. A two tone stain in light red and walnut which
are
designed to bring out the beauty of the pipe grain. These pipes contain
no putty or varnish but are polished to a high gloss finish with
carnuba
wax. Also available is the sandblast finish for pipes that may have a
cosmetic
blemish though still remain excellent smoking pipes.
As you are always dealing direct with the pipe maker you can count on
quick
personal service. From individual custom orders to large multi-numbered
sets, or recreating special shapes of a by gone era- American can do it
all for you.
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