@Zouave Unfortunately I do run across from time to time a pipe that is well beyond my expertise, much less desire to repair. Such is the case with these 2 pipes from the group I just purchased. I will however, keep the stems for possible future use...
another thrift shop find. I know next to nothing about this pipe other than it's well smoked. It appears to be a German style hunters pipe? It's enormous And the stem that appears to be cherry is about three feet long. Any info beyond that would be appreciated, also if anyone can recognize the crest that would be amazing. I can't seem to find anything similar.
@KA9FFJ; Duct Tape, and or epoxy won't work. Maybe a little Flex Seal?? I wonder why the original owner/abuser didn't toss them. Pipes are like faithful old dogs, they will take a lot of abuse.
Yesterday I was heading out to Humidour on the Hill in Cockysville, MD to see what new tins they had. It’s about a 40 minute ride for me from here in Harford County but it’s worth it; Humidour is a great B&M. But something told me instead to go to Main Street Cigar and Pipe in Churchville instead, which is only about ten minutes from me. I dunno why because they don’t have a good selection of pipe tobacco - cigars are their bread and butter. But I went anyway, feeling somehow compelled to go, which I can’t really explain.
For the first time in the nearly 20 years that I’ve been going there they were selling some estate pipes; they had just put them out about an hour before I arrived. And when I saw what they were, and the prices they were asking, I just about had a heart attack. I walked out of there with a Becker for $65, smoked maybe twice. A Dunhill Shell with a sterling silver band for $40, also barely smoked. And a Lane-era Charlatan for $40 as well, also barely smoked. I had to put back the Saseni Four Dot and Two Dot pipes that they still had because $150 is a fair amount of money to me and I just couldn’t spare an additional $80 for the two Saseni pipes. I chose the Charlatan over the Saseni only because I liked the grain and shape better than that on the Sasenis, even though they are the more valuable. I doubt that they will be there this coming Friday when I get paid again.
I’m not trying to rub it in, but man - this Becker and this Dunhill are beautiful. I lucked out to say the least!!! At my $22/hr pay rate a Becker is pretty much out of my price range but now I have one! If anyone would like to see more pictures of them let me know and I’ll take some more.
latest thrift shop haul. I was just looking for a Calabash, but ended up with an unsmoked jeager pipe, a porcelain pipe by CLP. and an Erik Nording bulldog! This should keep me busy at the workbench for a bit.
@RockyMountainBriar the insert is in good shape. I want to clean it up it's well smoked. The cork seal is still pretty good. Hopefully I can clean it up and get some tobacco in it. A calabash has been on my wish list for ages.
It's been over a year since I've hit the junktique shops with the wife - mainly because of Covid. We have both been vaccinated but a couple of weeks ago she sprained a ligament in her foot and still can't walk around much.
@PappyJoe I, like you, have been missing my carefree wanderings to most of the promising pipe-find venues due to COVID. The wife and I are presently making a SLOW comeback to visiting some our favorite places again. This trying time sure has made the "normal" now feel "special ". Reminds me of an old Elvis song, "... you don't know what you've got, until you lose it..."
@KA9FFJ On the bright side, I'm talking to three of the members of the New Orleans Pipe Club and we're going to try and get together one night in the next couple of weeks. Depending on what those damn tropical storms are going to do.
I got a phone call on Sunday from a cigar & briar shop about 25 miles from me. The owner said he had just "come into" a large number of estate pipes and wanted me to pass on the word to the New Orleans Pipe Club Members. I have done that. Anyway, I went to take a look at them and took some pictures. I didn't do an exact count, but he had over 100 large Danish pipes produced by Preben Holms so they were all made before 1989. In addition to the Preben Holms, he had Ben Wades Made in Denmark (by Preben Holm) and some Rungsted Vikings - which is another line produced by Preben Holms. All of these pipes were priced between $95 and $120.
Additionally, he had several Tim West pipes (I bought one) and a basket of Alphas. Alphas were originally produced by the Shalom Pipe Factory in Israel and lated by Mastercraft and Lane, Ltd. Here are some pictures.
Most of my finds were major auctions in PA. got a 24 pipe rack with pipes for $20. I can't go anymore but here's a suggestion, Millennials are infamous for calling up outfits like "Got Junk" to clear out` their late parents/grand parents house (For $400 per truckload.), leave your card with them and tell them your interested in pipes and tobacco. I got 2 full tubs of 36 year old PA for $3 from a local one 15 years ago.
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Unfortunately I do run across from time to time a pipe that is well beyond my expertise, much less desire to repair.
Such is the case with these 2 pipes from the group I just purchased. I will however, keep the stems for possible future use...
Duct Tape, and or epoxy won't work. Maybe a little Flex Seal?? I wonder why the original owner/abuser didn't toss them. Pipes are like faithful old dogs, they will take a lot of abuse.
Ah, but the luck of the Irish was with you that day. The Irish aren't the only ones that enjoy a bit of luck, now and then.
That is a cool calabash. Is the meerschaum bowl in good shape, it looks it. How about the cork seal, stuck or good to go?
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Outstanding finds!!
I, like you, have been missing my carefree wanderings to most of the promising pipe-find venues due to COVID. The wife and I are presently making a SLOW comeback to visiting some our favorite places again.
This trying time sure has made the "normal" now feel "special ".
Reminds me of an old Elvis song, "... you don't know what you've got, until you lose it..."
On the bright side, I'm talking to three of the members of the New Orleans Pipe Club and we're going to try and get together one night in the next couple of weeks. Depending on what those damn tropical storms are going to do.
Additionally, he had several Tim West pipes (I bought one) and a basket of Alphas. Alphas were originally produced by the Shalom Pipe Factory in Israel and lated by Mastercraft and Lane, Ltd.
Here are some pictures.
That rates a Holy Moly!
That, too.
And maybe a Great Caesar's Ghost!
And this interesting toy that I did not buy.