Rare interwar pipe FRUNTLYNE – London Made (Grand Slam)

0.79. An exceptionally rare British pipe from the interwar period (1920s to 1930s). Classic elegant shape of the Liverpool / Lovat type (long briar neck with a circular cross-section combined with a very short mouthpiece). The wood grain is Birdseye Grain - incredibly dense. The flame pattern, Flame Grain, runs horizontally along the side of the bowl and smoothly transitions into longitudinal lines on the sides of the long neck. The engraving "FRUNTLYNE": this is a deliberate archaic/phonetic spelling of the English word "Frontline". It emerged in response to World War I and interwar sentiment. Manufacturers responded to the demand for pipes with long necks that cooled the smoke excellently and were durable in challenging outdoor conditions. The lettering is executed in period italic. The engraving "LONDON MADE" is stamped in a single clean straight line, which is typical of the earliest British productions (e.g., the Oppenheimer-Comoy group); in the second half of the century, it transitioned to circular stamps. Originating from prestigious London workshops. Grand Slam system: the pipe is fitted with the original aluminum screw-type stinger designed by inventor M. Jacquemin for Comoy's pipes (patent from 1933). The tobacco chamber has a healthy carbon layer. The mouthpiece and neck fit perfectly together. Excellent collectible condition. Weight 35 g. Length 122 mm. Height of the bowl 45 mm. Width of the bowl 30 mm.