Blatter & Blatter has a history that the owners can trace back to the late 1890s. Across three different countries—from its pipe factory origins in London, England, to a post-fire move to Cape Town, South Africa that brought a factory and several retail stores, to its present home in Montreal, which opened in 1907—the Blatter family has been in the pipe business for over 130 years.
Alongside sourcing quality cigars from Cuba and internationally, the company has made a name for itself by specializing in crafting handmade briar pipes, all cut, sanded, and carved on-site at their store in the Quartier des Spectacles.
A month ago, a message was posted in French on the Blatter & Blatter website: After four generations in the artisan pipe-making and cigar-selling business, Pierre, Robert, and Patrick Blatter announced that September 30 would mark the permanent closure of Blatter & Blatter.
“We wish to express our deep gratitude for your trust, loyalty, and support over the years,” read the message. “It has been a privilege to serve you and to share this journey with you” (translated from French).
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