There was a time and place for men’s accessories like dress hats, walking sticks and pocket watches. In modern America, there’s little place for these — modern style has, for the most part, moved on.

Pipe smoking isn’t an art; it’s a habit. It has died for a number of good reasons, including the fact that many people can’t abide the smell—even cigarette and cigar smokers.

After they brought the smoking style back to Europe, it caught fire. Pipe making became a thriving industry in England after the 1580s. Craftsmen made pipes from “white-ball clay” mined from ...

Nine wooden pipes are being sold, along with Einstein’s menorah-style holder (Pictures: Getty Images, RR Auction/SWNS) Albert Einstein’s beloved smoking pipes are set to go on auction for at ...