Frank Medico Real Briar Tobacco Pipe

$20.00

Frank Medico Real Briar Tobacco Pipe

Name: Frank Medico Real Briar Tobacco Pipe
Brand: Zestful Productions
Price: 20.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

THIS PIECE HAS SOLD

This one-of-a-kind vintage piece has found its next home, but its photographs, history and identifying details remain preserved in the Zestful Archive.

Material: Briar wood
Finish: Rusticated with smooth panels
Markings: “Frank Medico,” “Real Briar,” “Pat. 207585”
Condition: Vintage, unrestored with wear and patina

📌 Important Notice: This item is sold as a vintage collectible. Any use is at the discretion of the buyer. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and best represent condition.

This listing is for an original vintage Frank Medico briar tobacco pipe, stamped “Frank Medico – Real Briar – Pat. 207585.” Frank Medico was a well-known American pipe manufacturer producing briar pipes in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Based on the patent marking, construction, and stamp style, this pipe dates to approximately the late 1940s through early 1960s. It features a rusticated briar bowl with smooth vertical panels, a straight stem, and an aluminum accent band.

The pipe is offered in unrestored vintage condition. The bowl shows interior darkening consistent with prior use, the exterior displays surface wear and patina, and the stem shows oxidation and handling wear. No cracks or structural breaks are visible, and all stampings remain readable.

This pipe is ideal for collectors, restorers, or tobacciana displays, and may be restored or displayed as-is depending on buyer preference.