Ropp Vintage Horn Pipe Smooth 245 ROP-053

• Overall Length: 140mm
• Overall Height: 42mm
• Bowl Height: 42mm
• Bowl Diameter: 32mm
• Bore: 18mm
• Weight: 27g
• Filter: Unfiltered
• Gift Boxed

The Ropp Vintage Horn 245 is a pipe that’s truly one-of-a-kind. It’s a Liverpool shape made from warm, smooth briar, and the horn stem is like a piece of history. It’s got a classic look that’ll make you feel like you’re smoking a pipe from the golden age.

Unlike the more common Billiard, the Liverpool has a longer shank but keeps the bowl upright. This gives it a more elegant look and a cooler smoke because it has more airflow. The smooth finish, carefully polished, shows off the beautiful pattern of light and dark grain in the briar. It’s like a little piece of the wood’s journey.

But the real star of the show is the horn stem. It’s rare in modern pipes, but natural horn was once the standard for high-quality French and Austrian pipes in the late 1800s. Ropp keeps that tradition alive with grace. Each stem is unique, just like the regulars who used to come in on Friday afternoons, each with their own favourite blend and story to tell.

If you’re into history, Ropp has been making pipes since 1869. Even though they’re now made by Chapuis-Comoy, the French spirit is still there—practical elegance with a nod to the past. The 245 is light enough to carry around the garden, but it’s also sturdy enough for a cozy fireside session with a good book or a drink.