Product Overview
Vintage KBB Yello-Bole briar pipe ready for a spot in your rotation. The pipe features a compact apple bowl with beautiful birdseye and burl grain, a smooth light-honey finish, and the classic black stem with the Yello-Bole yellow circle logo. The vulcanite stem shows a small tooth mark/chatter and rim wear consistent with age, but the pipe has been thoroughly cleaned and is ready to smoke.
Stamping:
• Left shank: “KBB” in clover / “Yello-Bole” (partially readable from age and wear)
• Right shank: “Cured with Real Honey” and shape stamp (partially worn)
Approximate Measurements:
• Overall length: 5 3/4 in
• Bowl height: 1.32 in
• Chamber depth: 1.08 in
• Chamber diameter: 0.63 in
• Weight: 0.80 oz (very lightweight, comfortable clencher)
Condition:
• Bowl: Cleaned, light rim darkening, no deep burns or cracks observed.
• Chamber: Reamed back to a thin, even cake; ready for your preferred tobacco.
• Stem: Original vulcanite stem with yellow circle logo; light tooth chatter and a small tooth mark at the button; oxidation polished back to a good shine.
• Fit: Tenon seats securely in the mortise.
What you get:
• 1x KBB Yello-Bole apple briar pipe
• 1x Custom Pipe Sock
This is a great example of a classic American Yello-Bole—lightweight and compact.