Seattle, USA
    Since 1936

    Kirsten Pipes

    Seattle-made metal pipe featuring a radiator stem designed by a college professor.

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    History & heritage

    Professor Frederick Kirsten designed this pipe to eliminate tongue bite by condensing moisture inside an aluminum cylinder.

    What to look for

    Anodized aluminum radiator body
    Threaded flat-bottom bowl
    Removable cleaning valve

    Collectibility & value

    High cult following, especially in the US Pacific Northwest.

    Dating a Kirsten

    Dated by generation codes (Gen 1-3) and patent stamps.