ROPP Vintage Briar Pipe

ROPP Vintage Briar Sablée Pipe - 428

This Ropp Vintage Briar 428 sandblasted is a straight pipe and lightweight model crafted from briarwood over 70 years old, which gives it the name "Vintage Briar." Light and charming, with a look reminiscent of the 1930s-1950s, this pipe is fitted with a horn stem that pairs harmoniously with the sandblasted black finish of the briarwood. Its small, rounded bowl offers a comfortable grip.

• Dimensions: 148 (L) x 33 (W) x 39 mm (H)
• Inner bowl diameter: 16 mm
• Bowl depth: 34 mm
• Weight: 23 g
• Filter: None

This Ropp Vintage Briar pipe is made in our workshops in Villard-Saint-Sauveur, near Saint-Claude. It is sold in a Ropp fabric pouch and a lovely "Saint-Claude" box.

The ROPP Brand - Its History

The history of ROPP pipes began in 1869 in Baume-les-Dames (Doubs) with the founding of the company by Eugène-Léon Ropp. The brand quickly became known for its cherrywood pipes, which were very popular at the time.

In 1917, ROPP moved to Saint-Claude, in the Jura region, to focus on making briarwood pipes. Despite its success, the company closed its doors in 1991.

Chapuis-Comoy & Cie took over the brand the same year, continuing the production of classic models while respecting tradition. Today, ROPP pipes are still appreciated for their vintage style and artisanal craftsmanship.

CHAPUIS-COMOY & Cie Factory

As early as 1825, the Comoy family was already making boxwood pipes, primarily for Napoleon's soldiers. The company truly took off in 1856 with the discovery of briarwood, an ideal material for pipe making, which propelled the city of Saint-Claude to become the world capital of briar pipes.

In 1922, a partnership between the Comoy family and their cousins, the Chapuis family, gave birth to Chapuis-Comoy & Cie, strengthening their presence both in France and London. After World War II, the CHACOM brand was created in 1945 and quickly became a leader in European markets.

Today, Chapuis-Comoy remains a reference in artisanal pipe making, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. The company is also recognized as a "Living Heritage Company," a label of excellence awarded by the French State for its exceptional know-how.