@pipeprofessor Unfortunately, the most beautiful pipe I ever saw I wasn't allowed to take a picture of it. It was at a pipe show and the pipe was huge it reminded me of the Star Trek Enterprise the pipe was all flame grain and was like a thick disk that tapered down. It had a hand made briar case and everything about it was way out of my price range even for my dreams. LOL. I will have to wait until I hit the lottery to get a picture.
I've seen some really beautiful artisan carved pipes that are works of art and carry a price tag equivalent to what you would pay in a New York art show.
For me, I like looking at all the beautiful meerschaums that are available. My two favorites that I own are this one and my sailing ship.
@pappyjoe I to find it interesting as how pipes got their names. Some are obvious and some are mysteries. I know the Oom Paul was originally known as the Hungarian for the location the style was commonly found in and later name Oom Paul after, surprise surprise, Paul Kruger (ghotcha) who was nickname Oom Paul (Uncle Paul). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kruger
My question is what about the Cavalier? Canadian, Lumberman, Liverpool, Lovat family?
@drac2485 - I have always found it a shame that there is no readily available history of pipes that discusses the names and shapes of pipes. Same for the history of such companies as Kaywoodie, Dunhill, Savinelli, etc. I have found some of the history of Dr. Grabow - it was originated by Louis Linkman who started the Linkman pipe company in 1907 or thereabouts.
We know the prince style was first made for King Edward VIII, when he was Prince of Wales. "Lord Lovat" is a Scottish title held by the chief of Clan Fraser - I have always assumed that one of the holders had a pipe in that style made for him, and the name stuck. Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat, was a commando officer in World War II. His 1st Special Service Brigade landed at Sword Beach on D-Day, piped ashore by Bill Millen, Lovat's personal piper. I'd like to think it was named after him.
Canadian (Lumberman) supposedly were developed for Lumberjacks who worked far from where they could get a replacement. Pipes often were broken where the stem entered the stumel. They would simply cut the remainder square and push the stem back in.
Just happened upon the YouTube site of Greek Master Pipemaker Kostas Gourrelos and his collection - and here is one that really stands out. I have no idea what the cost is ... as a matter of fact I went to his website and didn't see any prices listed for any of his work. It appears you have to email him for prices. Which is a scary thought. Must really be expensive. But for this particular pipe I can understand why. This isn't just a pipe - it's an to God work of art. A pipe with it's own unique stand. The tamper, which he also creates, comes inside the drawer of the gramophone.
About a week or so ago I posted some pictures of vintage magazine ads for pipes and discovered a pipe maker offering pipes under the name Sportsman. Here is the ad and I think these are some real beauties - unfortunately I've been doing a little searching to see if I can find any that might still be around but - no luck. Very nice looking pipes.
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Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat, was a commando officer in World War II. His 1st Special Service Brigade landed at Sword Beach on D-Day, piped ashore by Bill Millen, Lovat's personal piper. I'd like to think it was named after him.
Just happened upon the YouTube site of Greek Master Pipemaker Kostas Gourrelos and his collection - and here is one that really stands out. I have no idea what the cost is ... as a matter of fact I went to his website and didn't see any prices listed for any of his work. It appears you have to email him for prices. Which is a scary thought. Must really be expensive. But for this particular pipe I can understand why. This isn't just a pipe - it's an to God work of art. A pipe with it's own unique stand. The tamper, which he also creates, comes inside the drawer of the gramophone.
This Gert Holbek 24 gram bamboo just escaped my grasp, and I am heartbroken......
About a week or so ago I posted some pictures of vintage magazine ads for pipes and discovered a pipe maker offering pipes under the name Sportsman. Here is the ad and I think these are some real beauties - unfortunately I've been doing a little searching to see if I can find any that might still be around but - no luck. Very nice looking pipes.