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Ian
Walker's grandfather, George Walker, founded Northern Briar Pipes. George
Walker started working for Duncan Briars ( makers of Ben Wade) in England in 1922. In 1958,
he left Duncan's after 36 years and having been head forman in charge
of production, and started Northern Briar Pipe Repair Service, with his
son Peter. They repaired pipes for most of the quality pipe shops in the
United Kingdom. In 1972, Ian Walker left school and joined the family business. Ian Walker started as an apprentice, like everybody else at the factory. Sweeping the floors, making tea and later he was allowed to polish some pipes. In the evenings, at his Grandfathers shop, he learned how to make silver bands from sheet silver. |
In 1983
Ian Walker’s parents bought a local tobacconist shop in Heaton
Moor Stockport. Ian was doing all the repairs by then, and was the foremost
repairman in the U. K. He thought that he might give it a go at making
pipes himself for the shop. This went well. Ian then decided to start
making pipes for the local shops. Soon after he met Bill Taylor of Ashton
fame. Bill encouraged and helped him. |
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German Leather Pipe Bags & Pouches Compton's Pipe Tobacco, & Vintage Tins Pipe Books Pipe & Tobacco Info Cubita Cuban Coffee Trade in your pipe. Layaway What Smokers Say: "I have found the "Northern Briar" pipe, by Ian Walker, to be an exceptional value. Ascetics, mechanics, wood quality and finish are exceptional. These pipes smoke along side pipes that cost me much more to purchase. I recommend this "new" pipe to all pipe smokers. You'll not be sorry". Al Ford, Washington. Excellent pipe, worth more money, Cody. "I just wanted to let you know that I am very, very pleased with the Northern Briar Canadian... A wonderfully light briar that smokes cool and dry..... it is a great value." Erec. LA "An impressive statement in premiere briar. ...excellent workmanship for all to be told. Tasted good right from the get go. Not just flat or neutral during break in, but producing good tobacco flavors. Wonderful just after five bowls. I am more than pleased." Stan, LA. |
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IW 1 Billiard Xtra Special SOLD |
![]() IW 2 Bulldog Premier $ 245.00 |
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![]() IW 3 Canadian ELX |
![]() IW 4 Premier Dublin S/B |
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![]() IW 5 Premier Canadian |
![]() IW 6 Regal Bruyere SOLD |
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![]() IW 7 Premier |
![]() IW 10 Premier ELX $ 275.00 |
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![]() IW 11 Premier |
![]() IW 15 Premier Chimney ELX S/B SOLD |
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![]() IW 17 Premier |
![]() IW 18 Billiard Premier |
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![]() IW 19 Sea Urchin SOLD |
![]() IW 25 Premier Quaint $ 225.00 |
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![]() IW 28 Premier $ 225.00 |
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| Grading: Northern Briars pipes are in the British
tradition of the being graded according to the quality of the wood regardless
of the grain. Rox Cut - A rustication similar to Castello's Sea Rock. Rox Cut Regal - a dark Black/Burgundy stain Rox Cut Premier - a light tan - no flaws. To be stained tan it means the briar must have no flaws otherwise it won't take the stain evenly. Smooth Regal - light natural with a few sandpits Smooth Premier - flawless wood. Stampings: "Northern Briars, Made in England" and either "Premier or Regal" |
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