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Not much is known about Israel's sole pipe factory though it's reported to have operated quite successfully on international markets. | Not much is known about Israel's sole pipe factory though it's reported to have operated quite successfully on international markets. | ||
Beside the brand "Shalom" the mainstay brand was '''Alpha''' - especially well known in the USA. Alpha was popular for a range of fresh and unusual shapes. Series (afaik): Caprice (s), Citation (s), Classic (b), Regent, Region (b), Rex (s). ''(1)'' | |||
''(1) (b) = blasted, (s) = smooth'' | |||
Mentioned in context with Shalom Pipe Factory was a pipemaker named '''Muki Liebermann''', who later lived and worked in the USA. | |||
Shalom was taken over by Robert L. Marx ([[Mastercraft Pipes Inc.]]) of New York City, later Sparta, NC. Mastercraft continued the Alpha pipes introducing new lines. | Shalom was taken over by Robert L. Marx ([[Mastercraft Pipes Inc.]]) of New York City, later Sparta, NC. Mastercraft continued the Alpha pipes introducing new lines. | ||
Other brands from Israel: | |||
* Andersen | |||
* Burl King | |||
* Fader (Presumably for Fader's Tobacco Shop, Baltimore. Also known: Fader - Made In Denmark.) | |||
* Goliath Briar (huge pipes) | |||
* Krisson | |||
* Mastersen | |||
* Trophy | |||
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Image:Alpha_2535.jpg|Alpha Citation, shape 2535 | |||
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