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Edward’s pipes were originally produced in | Edward’s pipes were originally produced in [[Saint-Claude]], France when Francais actually was a world-class pipe maker with longstanding business & political connections to Colonial Algeria that allowed them to obtain the finest briar. | ||
[[File:Edwards-001.jpg|thumb|Courtesy Doug Valitchka]]During the tumultuous 1960's, Edward’s created a business model to offer the finest briar available in both Classic and Freehand shapes - all at a fair price. They bought the company & equipment and cornered the market on the finest, choice Algerian Briar just before the supply vanished in political turmoil of Algeria's independence. Edward’s packed up both machinery and briar-treasure to America, safely caching the essentials to create a new pipe-making dynasty. This was a coup, for the 70’s and 80’s were grim years for pipe smokers as quality briar all but disappeared. | [[File:Edwards-001.jpg|thumb|Courtesy Doug Valitchka]]During the tumultuous 1960's, Edward’s created a business model to offer the finest briar available in both Classic and Freehand shapes - all at a fair price. They bought the company & equipment and cornered the market on the finest, choice Algerian Briar just before the supply vanished in political turmoil of Algeria's independence. Edward’s packed up both machinery and briar-treasure to America, safely caching the essentials to create a new pipe-making dynasty. This was a coup, for the 70’s and 80’s were grim years for pipe smokers as quality briar all but disappeared. | ||
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[[Category:Pipe makers by nationality]][[Category:United States]][[Category:France]] | [[Category:Pipe makers by nationality]][[Category:United States]][[Category:France]] | ||