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'''''From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by Jose Manuel Lopés'''''' | |||
Davidoff started in 1911 as a family run tobacconist located in Geneva. Henri Davidoff, a Russian emigrant, was the founder. The shop was located in Geneva. | |||
[[File:ZinoDavidoff.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Zino Davidoff (1906-1994)]][[File:R&L-Davidoff.jpg|thumb|400px|A nice new old stock example in its original box, courtesy [http://www.racineandlaramie.com/ Racine & Laramie Tobacconist]]]His son, Zino Davidoff (1906-1994), concentrated on the tobacco business, starting in 1924, and revolutionized the conservation of quality cheroots throughout Europe. | |||
Davidoff became World famous, and the company was acquired in 1970 by the Oettinger group, and expanded into numerous accessories for men. | |||
For Zino, the pursuit of pleasure was a constant, two of his maxims being: '''''"Take pleasure from everything in life, without excess"''''' and '''''"the pipe is a valuable companion, the essence of tranquility and must be smoked with respect"'''''. | |||
Davidoff's first pipes date from 1974 and were commissioned by various companies, notably [[Butz-Choquin]] and the [[Cuty Fort Group]]. The brand offers 14 classic shapes, in three finishes and with acrylic stems. | |||
It appears the pipes are now made in Italy, as the website states the following about their pipes: | |||
''Creation of the Davidoff Pipe entails a meticulous, detailed process performed by only the most skilled Italian pipemakers. This dedication is why the Davidoff Pipe upholds a standard of quality and design found in no other pipe in the world. Made of the finest and carefully selected briar, each Davidoff Pipe features a flawless, hand-finished bowl and perfectly fitted, hand-cut acrylic stem. The Davidoff Pipe is available in three beautiful designs and finishes -- sandblasted black, red brilliant and natural light brown.'' | |||
<center><gallery perrow=4 Widths=200px caption="Examples from the Davidoff website"> | |||
File:Davidoff straight canadian.jpg | |||
File:Davidoff prince-straight.jpg | |||
File:Davidoff bent bulldog.jpg | |||
File:Davidoff bent applehalfbent.jpg | |||
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<center><gallery perrow=4 Widths=200px caption="Another example Davidoff,made in a factory Butz-Choquin"> | |||
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</gallery></center> | |||
'''Contact Information:''' | |||
Website: http://davidoff.com/ | |||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: Switzerland]] | [[Category: Switzerland]] |