Medico Sandblast Bent Billiard Vulcanite Taper Stem American Estate Pipe

Medico sandblasted bent billiard - an American estate pipe

The maker. Medico is the pipe brand of S.M. Frank & Co., where Sam Frank had sold pipes since 1900. The Medico name and its absorbent paper filter were launched together in 1933, and in 1955 S.M. Frank also bought the Kaywoodie brands. Early Medico stems carry a plus sign; later ones, as here, an M inside a shield. (Source: Pipedia, "Medico".)

The pipe. A sandblasted bent billiard with a black vulcanite tapered stem, a fishtail mouthpiece and a metal ring at the stem.

Stamps. MEDICO on the shank, and the M-in-shield logo on the stem.

Condition. Pre-smoked, in good condition. There are scratches on the mouthpiece and faint scratches in the stain around the briar. Please see the photos.

Measured. Length 137 mm (5.39 in); bowl height 47 mm (1.85 in); bowl width 38 mm (1.50 in); chamber diameter 20 mm (0.79 in); chamber depth 40 mm (1.57 in); weight 1.23 oz (35 g).

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