{"product_id":"missouri-meerschaum-raven-corn-cob-pipe","title":"Missouri Meerschaum Raven Corn Cob Pipe","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Raven is something a bit different from Missouri and a nice looking pipe. the cob has been smoothed down and stained black with a nickel ferrule and stunning Italian acrylic mouthpiece. The tall billiard bowl with hard wood insert holds plenty of tobacco for a good length smoke. One of Missouris higher end pipes!\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Missouri Corn Cob pipes remain popular today because they are inexpensive and require no difficult \"break-in\" period like briar pipes. Made from naturally dried corn cobs. they deliver the warm. mellow qualities corn cob pipes are known for. with a porous structure that naturally absorbs moisture for a cooler. drier smoke.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMissouri Corn Cob pipes are equally valued by both learners. and experienced smokers who simply desire a cool. clean smoke.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe cob may show some chipping on its rim over time this is a normal trait of natural corn-cob construction and doesn't affect performance. Also note due to the natural materials used. the finish of each pipe may vary slightly.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMouthpiece: Fishtail\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFinish: Smoothed cob\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFilter: No filter\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverall length: 140mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBowl height: 55mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSmoking chamber diameter: 18mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHistory...?\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Missouri Meerschaum Company is a tobacco smoking pipe manufacturer located in Washington. Missouri. It is the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of corncob pipes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe company was founded in 1869 when Dutch-American woodworker Henry Tibbe began producing corncob pipes and selling them in his shop. Tibbes likened the pipes to meerschaum pipes and thus named them \"Missouri Meerschaum.\" In 1878 Tibbe patented his method of fireproofing the pipes by applying a plaster-like substance to the outside of the cob. In 1883 Tibbe and his son Anton applied for a U.S. Patent to trademark their Missouri Meerschaum pipe. In 1907 H. Tibbe \u0026amp; Son Co. became the Missouri Meerschaum Company.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Missouri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55625126084681,"sku":"MIS-COB-RAV663235","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9343\/3929\/files\/F211655B-BFD5-2395-A21E-E96EE4324879.webp?v=1775928790","url":"https:\/\/www.megavelt.com\/products\/missouri-meerschaum-raven-corn-cob-pipe","provider":"MegaVelt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}