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Dual Stamped: Colossus PipeFactory & Kaufmann Bros. & Bondy (KB&B)
Up for sale/sale is a highlycollectible, turn-of-the-century early American estate pipe. This "C.P.F.Chesterfield Bent Billiard" features a military push-mount vulcanite stem andan electroplated nickel band. This specific piece dates to the golden era ofAmerican pipe making, between "1898 and 1915", right before KB&B phasedout the historic C.P.F. brand line.
Item Specifics
- Brand: C.P.F. (Colossus Pipe Factory) / KB&B
- Product Type: Tobacco Pipe
- Body Shape: Bent Billiard
- Material: French Briar / Vulcanite / Hard Rubber
- Country / Region of Manufacture: United States
- Time Period: Antique (Pre-1920)
- Filter Size: None/ System Mount
Stampings & Markings:
* Left Side of Shank: Stamped"CHESTERFIELD" arched over the classic oval "C.P.F." logo.
* Right Side of Shank: Stamped"FRENCH BRIAR" in clean block text.
* Top of Vulcanite Stem: Featuresthe stamped "KB&B" three-leaf clover/shamrock logo with"CHESTERFIELD" arched below it.
* Nickel Ferrule/Band: Explicitlystamped "C.P.F. NICKEL PLATED".
Condition Report:
* Bowl & Rim: In structurallysound condition. The briar shows a deep, warm grain with no apparent fills orouter burnouts. Rim displays light, honest wear consistent with age.
* Shank & Band: The nickelband is firmly seated. No cracks visible to the briar around the military mountmortise.
* Stem: The push-style vulcanitestem fits securely. Features a P-Lip style bit. Shows typical lightoxidization / chatter normal for a century-old piece, but it has no deep toothholes or cracks.
* Please closely inspect thehigh-definition photos provided to evaluate the exact condition details.
*(Note: The copper-finishedmechanical / magnetic pipe stand shown in the photos is a display prop and is NOTincluded in the sale).*
Shipping & Handling:
* Securely packed in a sturdy box withbubble wrap to ensure safe transit.
* Domestic and international shippingoptions available via ’s international shipping program.
