The simple design of the Virginia Planter harkens back to the corn cob pipes enjoyed in the 1890’s. With an oversized natural Rob Roy bowl with a hardwood plug and a bamboo shank, the Virginia Planter is perfect for historical reenactments.
Due to the nature of the corn cobs themselves, you may notice some chipping on the top edge of your pipe. This is perfectly normal and won’t in any way affect the way your pipe smokes. The chips only add to the charm and character of your corn cob pipe. Enjoy!
Corn cobs have a slightly bad reputation, they are seen as the disposable pipe. A cheap alternative to briar and therefore inferior too, but thats not fair at all. The Missouri Meerschaum pipes are made by hand, using specifically bread corn. The porous husk allows for a dryer smoke, absorbing the moisture and like Clay & Meerschaum smokes very cool. Unlike Briar and other wooden pipes, a carbon cake is not required. The first few smokes have a sweet, nutty taste but after that the pipe holds no background flavours and always gives a pure taste to the tobacco. Many blenders (our self's included) use Missouri Meerschaum Corn Cob pipes to sample blends, for the neutral taste.
Read our Interview with Bob "Knightdor" Carter (MM Corn Cob Advocate)
Pipe Details
Pipe Material : Corn Cob
Shape : Billiard
Finish : Smooth
Colour : Natural
Mouthpiece : Bamboo
Filter : None
Dimensions
Pipe Length : 160 mm
Pipe Height : 54 mm
Pipe Width : 40 mm
Chamber Width : 19 mm
Weight : 44 grams
*All Missouri Meerschaum Pipes are made by hand and differ in size slightly and weight.
