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Medici

The brand is named in honor of Lorenzo de' Medici, perhaps the most famous of 15th century Florentines. Lorenzo was an ardent patron of the arts and the late 15th century boom in artistic and architectural endeavors in Florence can largely be attributed to his generous patronage. For some years, one of Sykes Wilford's long term goals for Smokingpipes.com has been to facilitate the creation of a well priced, super high quality brand made in the United States. Simultaneously, Todd Johnson was already pursuing similar goals. Medici is the brand that results from that collaborative effort. Courtesy Smokingpipes.com
Early in his pipe making carrier, before going to work at smokingpipes.com, Adam Davidson was making Medici pipes under the direction of Todd.
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Category:Pipe makers by nationality
Category:United States
Meerschaum

Meerschaum (hydrated magnesium silicate)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meerschaum, a mineral found in small shallow deposits mainly around the city of Eskişehir in central Turkey, is prized for its plasticity which allows it to be carved into many decorative and figural shapes. It was used as early as the 17th century in Turkey in the production of various utilitarian articles, but the first use as a pipe was not earlier than, according to translated documents, about 1725-1750. Along with clay, meerschaum represented the other common medium for pipes before the introduction of briar as the material of choice in the mid-19th century. 
The word "Meerschaum" means "sea foam" in German, alluding to its natural white color and its surprisingly low weight. Meerschaum is a very porous mineral that absorbs elements of the tobacco during the smoking process, and gradually changes color to a golden brown. Old, well-smoked meerschaum pipes are prized for their distinctive coloring. 
In selecting a meerschaum pipe it is advisable to determine if the pipe is indeed carved from a block of meerschaum, and is not made from meerschaum dust collected after carving and mixed with an emulsifier then pressed into a pipe shape. These products are not absorbent, do not color, and lack the smoking quality of the block carved pipe. It is not always obvious. Some collectors believe that some pipes marked "solid block meerschaum" may not be genuine. With no uniform grading authority, it is difficult to be sure in the case of an unknown maker, unless you are purchasing it from a trusted, well informed tobacconist. Be wary of inexpensive pipes from untrusted sources. Also look for the quality of the carving. Better carvers are unlikely to waste time carving composite meerschaum.
== Links ==
* Lost in Translation: The Linguistic Hodgepodge of Mg4Si6O15(OH)2·6H2O by Ben Rapaport, August 2012
* Romancing the Stone: Memorable Musings About Meerschaum by Ben Rapaport, June 2022
* Antique Meerschaum Pipes 
* Materiali Fossili, Schiuma di mare
* Celebration of the White Goddess, December 2010
== References ==
Category:Meerschaum
MeershcumStore Inc.

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes
MeershcumStore Inc. was founded in 1908 by Bahadir Baykal, succeeded by his son, Kural. One of its principal artisans is Salim Sener.
Contact Information:
 Website: http://www.meerschaumstore.com/
 
 IsmetInonu Cad. Baskurt Is Merkezi 54/26
 26130 Eskisehir / Turkey
 
 E-mail contacts:
 support: support@meerschaumstore.com
 billing department: billing@meerschaumstore.com
 Wholesale: wholesale@meerschaumstore.com
 Customised works: dream@meerschaumstore.com
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Turkey
Mehaffey

E.A. Mehaffey operated a pipe & tobacco shop in Wheaton, Maryland. He used to make pipes for many years but as legend has it, his house tobacco mixtures were much more prestigious than his pipes. Mehaffey was in business up to the 1980's.
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Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: United States
Melan Pipe

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"Each pipe is a reflection of my deep engagement to work “in the old way” as much as possible, in order to get the old know-how but also because I love this manner of working. Being in constant contact with clients or pipe-lovers is important to me. Any question, comment or criticism will always be welcome."
 Melan Pipe
 98 Rue Ordener
 75018 Paris 18
 France
 
 E-mail: melanpipe@mac.com
 Website: Melan Pipe
 Blog: Carnet d'atelier
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: France
Melby

Several examples of Melby pipes have surfaced, with very little if any information on the brand.
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Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Denmark
Melich

Ivan Melich, though a man in his riper age and reported to make pipes for quite a few years, was completely unknown till March, 29th 2008. This very day he debuted at the 3. Lohmar Pipe Show and the reports about his pipes are enthusiastic! Someone called him "the Ingo Garbe from Weiterstadt", referring to the famous German pipemaker (long since living in Denmark) and the community near Darmstadt where Melich lives.
More informations pending.
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Deutsche Version siehe Ivan Melich.de
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Germany
Melich.de

Als Pfeifenmacher war Ivan Melich bis zum 29. März 2008 offenbar ein völlig Unbekannter. Dies, obwohl er bereits in reiferem Alter steht und, wie es heißt, schon seit etlichen Jahren dieser Tätigkeit nachgeht. Sein öffentliches Debut fand am genannten Tage auf der 3. Lohmarer Pfeifen-Messe statt, und die ersten Äußerungen über seine Pfeifen waren enthusiastisch! Einer bezeichnete ihn bereits als "den Ingo Garbe von Weiterstadt".
Mehr, wenn es bekannt wird.
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Category: Articles in German
Der Link zu seiner HP: http://www.melich-pfeifen.de/
MelloPure

The MelloPure pipe was produced by the Mellopure Pipe Company of Cincinatti, Ohio under a 1947 Canadian patent. This is a metal pipe system consisting of six separate parts, with a cleaner and condenser fitted into the shank and removable from the front of the pipe. The design of the pipe was centered around the condenser, which had fitted discs along its axis meant to scrape tar and oils from the shank on removal. 
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: United States
Memo Handmade Pipes

Mehdi S. Aghdam, the Artistry Behind Memo Handmade Pipes
Mehdi S. Aghdam, the visionary behind Memo Handmade Pipes, has been a lifelong artist. His journey began in his youth, marked by a passion for creation. From painting and storytelling to crafting knives and transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary pieces, Aghdam has always possessed an innate understanding of form and function.
In his early thirties, Aghdam's fascination with the intricate engineering and aesthetic appeal of smoking pipes ignited a new passion. He delved into the art of pipe making, seeking to master the delicate balance of craftsmanship and beauty. With meticulous attention to detail, he developed a unique finishing technique, known as "super glossy," which imparts a mirror-like shine to the pipe's surface.
Aghdam's dedication to his craft is evident in every Memo Handmade Pipe. Each piece is a testament to his artistry, combining timeless elegance with modern innovation. With a focus on luxurious details and a commitment to providing an exceptional smoking experience, Memo Handmade Pipes invites enthusiasts to own a legacy of refined taste.
Discover the world of Memo Handmade Pipes and elevate your smoking experience.
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Contact Information:
 Instagram: memo.pipes
https://www.linkedin.com/company/memopipes
Category:Pipe makers by nationality
Category:Iran
Mergenler

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes
Mergenler is a Brand of Meerschaum pipes. The production company was based in Istanbul, and owned by Oksan Mergen. It closed in the 1990s. Two of its main artisans were Sadik Yanik and Sevket Gezer.
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Turkey
Micah Redmond

Micah Redmond was born in 1982 and raised in Jacksonville, FL. A lifelong connection to art led to a interest in the creative possibilities of pipe making and Micah began making pipes as a hobby. 
After a few visits and a lot of help and education from Premal Chheda, pipe making became a more serious pursuit. In 2015, Micah moved to Nashville, TN to join the Briar Works team. Working with talented pipe maker friends/colleagues has provided an environment where creative expression and improvement of craft have become a part of daily life.From Scandpipes.com
I like to make stuff. My primary focus is tobacco pipes which I find are an excellent medium to explore form and function. I'm originally from Jacksonville, FL but relocated to Nashville, TN in 2015 to join the Briar Works International team, where I work alongside a group of very talented pipe makers and friends.From MicahRedmond.com
You may also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Micah on the PipesMagazine Radio Show
== Gallery ==
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== Contact Information ==
 E-mail: micah.redmond@me.com
 Website: http://www.micahredmond.com/
== References ==
Category:Pipe makers by nationality
Category:United States
Michael Apitz

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by José Manuel Lopes
Michael Apitz is a brand likely made by Stanwell, and named after one of those responsible for selecting pipes to be marketed by Dan Pipe, who is mentioned in their 2001 and 2003 catalogs. There are also various tobacco mixtures with his name.
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Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Denmark
Michel

The following information is courtesy of Matt Hardin:
I see that there has been some confusion about these pipes recently from the entry under “Michel” on Pipedia. Not surprising at all. This tsunami of MICHEL and MICHEL DELUXE pipes which washed ashore on eBay a few months ago all came from one enormous NOS pipe auction on HiBid.
At the time I attempted to document what I could about the auction in general, who the owner was, and some detail about the hundreds of MICHEL and MICHEL DELUXE pipes included. I placed everything I could find in this long thread at Pipe Smokers Den with the full story evolving over time: 
https://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/the-ultimate-nos-pipe-auction.19629/
The bottom line on those pipes is that they were named after the shop which sold them: Maison Michel of NC, owner Michel J. Mitchell. They were made by a variety of private label pipe manufacturers, most probably from the 60s-70s. Some are marked Made in England, some France, some Denmark. Michel Mitchell died in 1980 after which his sister sold the store to a bank and the entire inventory of the shop sat in storage for ~40 years. 
For instance, the Michel Deluxe example bellow was apparently made for the shop by Charatan as indicated by the Charatan Logo, and MADE IN LONDON ENGLAND stamp:
 
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Category:Great Britain
Category:France
Category:Denmark
Micheli

From Pipes, Artisans and Trademarks, by Jose Manuel Lopés'
Giorgio Micheli is an Italian artisan based in Lanusei, Sardinia. Not widely known, he nevertheless exhibits his pipes in various Italian towns and cities and made some pieces for the former Italian president, Sandro Pertini.
He started pipe making through his grandfather, who arrived in Sardinia in 1904, and made his living through brair until 1972. Briar was abundant on the Island in those years.
Micheli works alone, and is largely self taught. He makes about 300 pipes a year, mainly free-forms. "Producing classics gives me no pleasure, I prefer to create 'unique' models, and it's difficult to find two models of mine the same. I mainly produce large sizes, but do a little of everything, depending on my imaginations", he said at the Milano Pipa Clug site, in August 2002.
*Article on MPC in Italian: Giorgio Micheli 
Contact Information:
 Giorgio Micheli
 08045 Lanusei (Nuoro / Sardegna)
 Italy
							
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Italy
Mickles

Clarence Mickles a pipemaker from Park Forest, Illinois, sadly passed away on Friday, August 10, 2001. He was affectionately known to friends as the "Mechanic" or the "Magician", due to his background as an auto mechanic and his legendary expertise at pipe repairs. He was highlighted in a Pipes and Tobaccos Magazine article called "Pipe Mechanic" in Volume 2, Number 4 of that magazine.
Mr. Mickles made pipes for more than thirty years, beginning as a part-time maker and for the last five years or so of his life pursuing pipemaking full time. Throughout that time he was a regular member of the Chicagoland Pipe Collectors Club where he often donated a pipe at the Club raffle. He was also a fixture at the Chicagoland International Pipe & Tobacciana Show and others around the country often traveling with the famous Castello collector and close friend, Chuck Rio and other Chicago Club members. As a result he was a friend to a great many in the pipe smoking community. 
Mr. Mickles was an innovative pipe carver. While many of his pipes were large and heavily rusticated, he also brought a Danish style to his "Swan" shape, and took the Hawkbill shape to new heights. He even at some point made briar pipes designed to look like corncob pipes. The Mickles logo was two white dots on the stem, "...twice as good as a Dunhill!" He was also noted for his Herclean repair work which included many cracked or split bowl Dunhills.
One pipe collector is quoted as saying that "The pipe collecting community loved Clarence. He was a great American pipe carver with a wonderful good nature, who exhibited every year at the Indianapolis, Richmond and Chicago pipe shows among others."
Mr. Mickles signed his pipes with one, two or no dots on the stem as well as both red and blue bars, the latter used only very briefly. More commonly seen is a stamp with his last name, USA, and the year the pipe was made. 
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: United States
Micoli

Micoli or "Mic" as he is called by family and friends, has acquired the reputation of being one of the best American pipe makers. He is appreciated by the most prominent of collectors. Educated in the arts, He started this adventure in 1968. His craftsmanship and artistry were dedicated to over twenty years of full time pipe making, with no two alike. In the last twenty years plus he has been partially retired and limits carving to a few pipes a month. ​He has continued sculpting animals and other subjects from brair and other rare woods. 
Micoli is now 72 years old.​
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The signature of Burns' work is the specific way of rustication he worked out using a Dremel power tool. (The Dremel had been introduced to pipemaking by Teddy Knudsen.) 
Bill Kotyk's award winning collection of 130+ Micoli pipes was offered at PipeStyle. Here are the photos, courtesy Hermit Tobacco:
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Burns / Micoli also made the E. Oslo pipes. These can be considered his entry-level pipes as he did not carve these from scratch but rather purchased run-of-the-mill standard shapes from Italian and English pipe makers, such as Savinelli and Comoy's, and dremeled his signature magic on them. The pipe shown was very likely a Savinelli 111 KS.
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Contact Information:
 Website: http://micoli.com/
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: United States
Middleton

Middleton Selbur pipes were made by Comoy's of England in the 1930's for John Middleton. The earliest of these will have the circular MADE IN (center of circle over) ENGLAND stamping and are from the 1930's. The VIRGIN was of exceptional quality grain.
The John Middleton Tobacco Company produces some of the U.S.A.'s most popular pipe tobaccos at their factory located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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Mike Bay

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Mike Sebastian Bay is one of the most important young and new pipe makers from Denmark . This is no coincidence. It started when Mike was looking for someone to repair his father's old pipes. And it ended with him starting an apprenticeship with pipe-making legend Tom Eltang.
Since 2015 , Mike Bay has been part of Tom Eltang's workshop team , and he has benefited greatly from the master's influences. Certainly, you can see this on his pipes. For example, he has adopted Tom Eltang's rustication style and perfected it for himself.
You can also find echoes of this style in the design language, but you can still recognize his own signature in Mike Bay's pipes. Typical are slightly forward tilted pipe bowls , as well as poker shapes with "the bend" . All pipes have a certain elegance and lightness , as well as interesting decorations made of natural materials.
Mike Bay pipes have a mouthpiece made of ebonite and Cumberland , and no filter drilling. Courtesy of CIGARWORLD.de
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Category:Pipe makers by nationality
Category:Denmark
Milan Bros.

The Milan story began in February 1912, when J. H. Milan, Sr. opened a small shop on Jefferson Street in Roanoke, Virginia. Soon outgrowing the original shop, J. H. and his newly acquired partner, A.H. Milan, expanded into additional space at the same location. 
Upon the death of A.H. Milan in 1938, J.H. Milan again became sole owner of the business, and three of the six Milan sons made their careers in this family business. In 1956, after 44 years of continuous operation, the business moved into a new 2,400 square-foot building on Jefferson Street, where the shop remained for over 50 years.
In 1994, after decades of running the family business it passed to new owners Don and Myriam Roy. In the year 2000 their daughter and son in law Renée and David Meyer took over and run it today. Their shop is still going and available online at milantobacco.com.
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Contact Information:
 Website
 Milan Tobacconists, Inc.
 309 South Jefferson Street
 Roanoke, Virginia 24011
 
 Toll Free Phone: 877.70MILAN (64526)
 Email: customercare@milantobacco.com
 Telephone: 540.344.5191
 Fax: 540.344.5906
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: United States
Millville

It was truly an amazing sight: Imagine Piccadilly, London and the crowded market in front of St. James's Church. Imagine two gentlemen - obviously father and son - behind a stall a few steps away from the portal devoted to tourist gimmicks and, almost hidden, briar pipes.
Well, you had found Dennis and John Marshall, both highly skilled former Charatan workers, selling their Millville pipes at St. James's Market.
]]The prices start at c. 20 £ – hardly the price of a cheapish Stanwell. These were made from pre-turned bowls. The better pipes, entirely hand-made freehands in the old Charatan style, are made from a stock of very old briar, as John stresses. They use several grades like "Unique" or "Executive". A "Bamboo" can make it up to 500 £.
Millvilles have built up a very high reputation ("Best value for money in Britain!") among those smokers who happily gained one. Because elsewhere, Millvilles were rather hard to find, though sometimes stocked in a few British online stores. (Bonds of London)
Millville was created in 1980 by Dennis Marshall, who worked for Barling and Charatan for many years. His son John now makes all Millville pipes and Dennis Marshall has retired. Their pipes still very closely follow the artistic, freeform designs and grading of the old Charatan lines. 
Contact Information:
 Marshall's 
 Unit 9 Meadow Works 
 Great North Road 
 Barnet EN5 1AU 
 UK
Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: Great Britain
Milton Brian Kalnitz

Milton Kalnitz, the father of pipemaker Brian Kalnitz, is the owner of Bellezia. He started the business in the 1970's after beginning to craft his own line of handmade pipes in the 1960's. Kalnitz says that at the time he began making pipes, there were only six other businesses in North America selling handmade pipes. He also teaches pipemaking to his grandson David Kalnitz, who works at the store as well.
Category: Pipe makers by nationalityCategory: United States
Mincer

Tracy Mincer started the original Custom-Bilt pipe company in 1934. In 1946, the name was changed to Custombilt after Mincer began an association with Eugene J. Rich, Inc. There were some big changes in advertising and distribution. The slogan "AS INDIVIDUAL AS A THUMBPRINT" began at this time as well.
In the early 1950’s, Tracy Mincer developed severe financial problems that caused him to stop making the Custombilt, and he lost the name.
n 1952, Mincer began a new pipe, The Doodler, that due to the holes in the bowl had to made primarily in a billiard type shape in three sizes. In the early 1950s, National Briar was turning the bowls for Mincer. Based upon the documentation, it appears that Mincer made the pipe until the mid 1960s, when National Briar Pipe Co., Inc. began making and selling the Doodler.
Mincer died in 1964. Based upon the information provided, Mincer seemed to always have money, production, distribution and other problems. Mincer was probably a terrific craftsman but a very poor businessman and administrator. To me, Mincer sounds like your typical small business entrepreneur who always knew what was right and if you disagreed¼problems. Mincer always seemed to be on the brink of going out of business, not meeting payroll and so on.
Claude Stuart purchased the Tracy Mincer Pipe Company and began making pipes using the Tracy Mincer stamp. Stuart finished nearly all the pipes produced, mostly carved and textured bowls and the occasional straight grain. Claude made the Tracy Mincer Pipe Company a moderate success. Stuart became ill and in 1990 The Tracey Mincer Pipe Company went out of business. Currently, Jim Tedesco owns the Tracy Mincer name.
These interesting examples bellow are pipes made with the Tracy Mincer stamp. If you any additional information about these pipes, or can otherwise add to the history of this interesting pipe man, please add it here, or send it to sethile.pipes@gmail.com, and we can add it for you.
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Category: Pipe makers by nationality
Category: United States