Chronicle of the Corncob Pipe

Founded in 1869 by Henry Tibbe, the Washington-based Missouri Meerschaum Co. remains as the first and only producer of the famous corncob pipes. "You can't get more authentically American than a corncob pipe," says General Manager Phil Morgan. "It's a corncob pipe, it has to be fun."

Phil takes us through the step-by-step process of how the company makes their famous pipes. Each year, more than 700,000 pipes find their way to pipe enthusiasts across the world.

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