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Larry E. Comeaux II

Update: We are very sorry to report that Larry Comeaux passed away on Nov. 16, 2015. He was born on October 24, 1943.

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by Jose Manuel Lopés'

North American brand of the Tennessee artisan Larry E. Comeaux II, known as "The Pipe Doctor", who took up the activity on the encouragement of two artisan friends from Knoxville, M.O. Vickers and Robert Blackwell. He has been making pipes professionally for 35 years, having produced many freehands, exotic and sculpted pipes, as well as being a highly respected repairer. In 1986, he won the best freehand contest at the PCI Members Convention and was recognized by the Confrérie des maîtres-pipiers de Saint-Claude. He works with Greek briar and vulcanite and lucite stems, producing between 100 and 250 pipes a year.

According to his business card Larry E. Comeaux II, Master Pipemaker, offers:

  • One of a Kind Masterpieces
  • Quality Repair & Refinishing
  • Classes Available