Butz Choquin Maitre Pipier Vtg Pipe, Top Line Flame Grain W/ Box, Near MINT for Sale

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Butz Choquin Maitre Pipier Vtg Pipe, Top Line Flame Grain W/ Box, Near MINT For Sale

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Butz Choquin Maitre Pipier Vtg Pipe, Top Line Flame Grain W/ Box, Near MINT:
$139.95

Butz Choquin Maitre Pipier Extra Vintage Pipe w/ Orig. BOX! Top Line of BC, Excellent Flame Grained in MINT Condition Bent Scoop. Prof. Restored - France

*I do not take shortcuts and ship the pipe as 1 piece for best climate acclimation and it is safely packaged. All care and respect is given from one pipe enthusiast to another. Please see reviews to further my point and thank you in advance. - Peter.

**Dimensions and stats are below the description. Please review before purchasing.

About this Pipe:

An absolute pleasure to clean up and comes with vintage Butz Choquin box as well! - P

The Maitre Pipier line by Butz Choquin is my favorite of theirs with a large variation from pipe to pipe though they all have very high grade briar and can be stunning pipes. To my knowledge, it’s their top line and costs as much to acquire. I often see them selling unrestored for what I charge fully finished and ready to smoke.

Pipes of the "Maitre Pipier" séries were crafted by Paul Lanier until he retired and after him by Alain Albuisson.

This freestyle pipe which some would call a Bent Scoop or other name has beautiful lines and angles to admire and the long, bent black stem looks nice and lets the pipe clench super comfortably. It’s a good group 4 size with flame grain all around in an attractive stain of saddle tan and vintage amber.

The stamping is well done and clear with no fading. The ebonite stem is free of any chatter or marks and is a deep, shiny black, treated with Obsidian Stem Oil and its UV block to slow down future oxidation. The stummel also has no damage or dings to it. No charring or issues inside or out. The chamber is in great shape and nicely seasoned and the tenon fits the mortise snug and perfect.

The flame grain is tight and all the way around the pipe with birds-eye on the rim and base. It has a great chamber size, right in the middle as for depth and width making it an easy choice.

The vintage amber stain has hints of saddle tan and buckskin to it and is contrasted nicely by the jet black stem.

This pipe has been thoroughly restored though it had no damage. It’s more of a facelift / detailing as it was well cared for over the decades and just needed some freshening up.

I put a few hours into this piece. I really like this shape and saw the briar grade and what it could end up looking like.

Made in briar world capital, St. Claude, France, Butz Choquin was one of the oldest pipe making companies in the world. It was also among the earliest to adopt the newly found pipe smoking medium known as briar.

Sadly, this old house closed their doors down several years ago but there are still plenty of beautiful pieces out there and it’s a brand favorite of mine to smoke, collect and work on as well.

No bands or flash adorns this pipe nor does it need anything. The style and grain does plenty of talking and should be an excellent smoker. - Peter

My prices reflect the large amount of time I spend looking for special and above average pipes before spending hours on each piece, inspecting it carefully and doing all restorations as needed to bring it to the back to the best it can be. I take no consideration of time put into a pipe no matter the value of the pipe. I offer the best piece I can and you will get what you pay for. Please check out my reviews to see my commitment to this! Thank you, Peter

Please look at the photos as they’re your indication of condition along with dimensions, that are listed below. If you have any questions, please ask before purchasing.

Thank you so much for looking. - Peter

Pipe Stats & Dimensions:

Brand: Butz Choquin

Line: Maitre Pipier

Shape: Full Bent Scoop

Estimated Age: Vintage

Country of Origin: St. Claude, France

Nomenclature:

BUTZ CHOQUIN

MAITRE PIPIER

EXTRA

FAIT MAIN

ST. CLAUDE FRANCE

BC (insert on stem)

Dimensions:

Length: 5.50” (level w/ floor)

Bowl Height: 1.88”

Bowl Width: 1.53”

Chamber Diameter: 0.75”

Chamber Depth: 1.70”

Weight: 1.47 ounces

Filter: Unfiltered

Stem Material: Ebonite

MY RESTORATION PROCESS:

As with all my pipes, this piece has first off, vetted and thoroughly inspected. The internals are cleaned very well and the chamber reamed and cleaned to minimize ghosting and ensure good condition.

The stem almost always has an hour or more of meticulous work put in. It has been gently re-surfaced to remove any oxidation, marks or scratches and hand polished to an extremely smooth finish that’s a deep, shiny black. Obsidian Stem Oil with its UV block is applied a couple times during the process to slow down future oxidation. Any metal parts are cleaned and polished. The stummel has been carefully buffed up to White Diamond, a very smooth compound that helps remove old wax and residue and leaves the briar very smooth and shiny. The pipe recieved multiple coats of fresh carnauba wax over the course of a day. I apply thin coats with rests between and a buffing before the next coat. These stacked layers of Carnauba leave a long lasting and durable protective coat that looks and feels great. Finally, it’s hand buffed with a clean micro-fiber towel.

The stem fits nicely, air flows freely and the pipe is fully ready to smoke out of the box.

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BELOW: RETURN POLICIES, RESTORATION PROCESS, & MORE INFO.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: - CANADA + Elsewhere:

I’ve made it available for Canada and other countries. For Canada, it’s typically $19.99 and costs me about $17 to ship and I insure it due to higher risk. After shipping materials, I take a loss actually but want these affordable for our friends up North!

With shipping, if you purchase a couple pipes separately and I’ve not yet packed them, I’ll refund the extra charge as I can combine them. I refund any excess costs when there are any.

I can quote the cost and allow for shipping at your request If there is not an option available automatically.

Please message me on this any time. I will only charge the cost of the postage plus insurance as it’s a bit more risky. It’s about $1 per $100 of insurance. If the cost of shipping to your area is less, I’ll refund any excess charges as well.

I BELIEVE IN THE GOLDEN RULE. I sell and ship everything as I’d expect to receive it myself or better.

ABOUT ME:

I am obsessed with the hobby and have a deep love for it in all respects. I collect pipes and grow my cellar while enjoying several bowls a day. I have invested a large amount of money into my shop and I am always working on improving. As soon as I’m able to get a home with room, I’ll build my own shop and be making pipes much of the day too. It has to be home as I always need to be close to my son. - I am a stay-at-home dad for my special needs son who is amazing and my pride and joy. I really needed a way to feel accomplishment and stay busy while trying to earn a bit extra for equine therapy and other services that will help him and have fun too. This has really helped a lot and while stressful at times, such a fun thing to spend time doing. I do struggle to reply here and there if a lot is going on. If I take a bit longer to reply to questions or requests, I apologize in advance.

SHIPPING:

I don’t own the United States Postal Service. Once I’ve shipped your package, I have NO control on delays.

I almost always will ship the next business day. I put within 1-3 business days as sometimes on busier weeks, I’ll need an extra day to properly pack everything.

I’ve never had an item arrive damaged. In most cases, I have a poly bag on top to make it rain resistant and a bit more secure. The exception is it the package is larger than standard. I don’t profit off of the shipping fee. My fees are for postage and materials only.

RETURNS:

If you’re not 100% happy, please let me know. I’ll do whatever is fair to fix any problems. I accept returns within 1 week of arrival (unless stated as longer) and I can be flexible there. We all have lives. Returns accepted provided that: The item has not been used. It is in exact same condition as the photos in the ad and when I sent it out. Buyer pays shipping for returns unless there is an error on my end in which case I will cover the cost. I almost never get a return. I try hard to not have any surprises and you get what you see or better in person.

I RARELY ever get a return. I can count on one hand how many over several years and it’s usually because the pipe is smaller or larger than a customer expected. This is why I ask twice in the ad to review dimensions I carefully take. If you have any concerns about size, I’m happy to provide a few more photos to you with some size comparisons of your request. Refunds are for the cost of the pipes shipping if it’s your choice. If there’s a mistake on my part, I’ll pay for all of course. I very much want you to be extremely happy with your purchases. Not just for business, but because I’m an enthusiast and want the same myself.

Why the Fake Grass? - It helps the pipes stay in position for taking photos actually. It works so well, I’ve not changed to something a bit less funny looking. It stands out too doesn’t it?

If you ever have questions on any of this, feel free to email me. I’ll respond as soon as it’s possible. The site can spam my inbox a lot or glitches can happen, so sometimes they get lost or buried beneath others. Feel free to send again if I don’t reply as it’s never intentional.

~ Peter - Radiant Pipes