ROPP Vintage Briar Superior

ROPP Vintage Briar Superior Smooth 441

The Vintage Briar Superior n°441 is a straight pipe featuring an 8-panel bowl, crafted from exceptional briarwood aged over 70 years, which earns it the prestigious designation "Vintage Briar".

This premium material has been meticulously selected for its outstanding quality, justifying the "Superior" designation.

Designed with a flat base, it can stand upright without the need for a stand, allowing you to set it down at any moment without the risk of tipping over. This charming pipe, with its 1930s-1950s vintage look, is fitted with a horn stem that blends beautifully with the briarwood’s natural finish.

• Dimensions : 143 (L) x 32 (w) x 40 mm (h)
• Chamber diameter: 16 mm
• Chamber depth: 34 mm
• Mouthpiece material: cow horm
• Weight: 23 g
• Filter: no filter

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 "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" ("Living Heritage Company") a label of excellence awarded by the French State for its exceptional know-how.