James Upshall B Grade Straight Grain Billiard Pipe Made in England BOX POUCH For Sale

Exceptional piece of British pipe-making history: a vintage James Upshall "B" Grade Straight Grain Smooth Billiard estate smoking pipe. Hand-carved in England from premium, naturally dried Grecian briar, this specific pipe features James Upshall’s highly coveted "B" stamping—signifying the entry tier into their ultra-rare, high-grade Straight Grain series. The pipe boasts a gorgeous vertical straight grain that wraps seamlessly around the entire bowl with zero visible fills or pits. It comes complete with its original gold-embossed presentation box, a genuine navy blue leather drawstring storage pouch, and the original promotional company booklet. A magnificent, turnkey acquisition for any serious collector of English briars.Condition Report: Overall Condition: Excellent, collector-grade vintage condition. Bowl & Rim: The rim is clean with minimal darkening near the chamber edge. The chamber is structurally sound with a light use wear and mild healthy cake. Stem: The original hand-cut vulcanite stem features a crisp, intact molded "JU" logo. It shows minor, faint tooth wear and has been polished and well cared for.Stamping/Nomenclature: Fully legible. Crisp stampings read: "B", "JAMES UPSHALL", "FH", "TILSHEAD", and "MADE BY HAND / ENGLAND".Shape: Classic Billiard
Finish: Smooth Natural Briar
Country of Manufacture: EnglandComes with Factory Original Box, factory insert pamphlet, factory blue leather pouch.Ships carefully wrapped and boxed. Please study the photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions prior to purchase!