Got A Second Burl-King Thumbhole Bridge Pipe

ghostsofpompeii

Over the week-end my son called me and said he had just been to an Estate sale and bought me a unique looking pipe - a Burl-King Thumbhole Bridge Pipe. He was unaware that I had one in my collection. But after explaining that these are free-hand pipes and no two are exactly the same, he felt a little better. And once he brought it over and compared the two he realized there was considerable difference in both the color and size. And the price was exceptional - $15.00. I paid over $50.00 for mine. So I thought I'd post a picture of the new one as well as the pair. Already smoked the new pipe and it smokes like a dream.

  

motie2

@ghostsofpompeii -- Hard to believe, but there's a thumbhole Carey Magic Inch on eBay.  (Way too expensive for me and my $20.00 limit.)

UNSMOKED Tobacco Pipe Marked "Carey Magic Inch 1941 Israel" - FREE SHIPPING!
US $142.99

ghostsofpompeii

@matie2 I didn't realize that Carey made a Thumbhole pipe. Looks great - but like you, that price is too rich for my blood.

qmechanics

Hi
  The Burl King was made in Israel by the Shalom Pipe Company. The Carey pipe pictured looks like one of the Magic Inch series made by Shalom for Carey. I own several Shalom pipes including Burl Kings ,Alphas etc. Fifteen for a Burl King is a really nice deal.


From my past dealings with Shalom's pipes, I believe this pipedia article covers the basics for those interested.
https://pipedia.org/wiki/Shalom_Pipe_Factory

ghostsofpompeii

I have a pair of 221B Baker Street Pipes also manufactured by Shalom Pipe Company. The reason I have a pair is because I was lucky enough to find a second on EBAY for $25.00.