Take a look: are these pipes worth a darn?

[droy1958]

Technically, the canadian is the long, oval shank with a taper stem. The Lumberman is the same with a saddle bit (step-down).

You have a calabash, a couple of cased meerschaums, what appears to be a Savinelli Guibleo d'Oro lumberman (natural carve), a Hilson type leather clad. Couple of old gimmick pipes, etc. Great haul! Is 20 pipes right?

Can you list the nomenclature? I'm especially interested in the pipes at the top and sides (right and left) that have briar inserts on the stems. The pipe on the right (that I refer to) is the large freehand, part bent with the top of the pipe looking like it's mushrooming out. The one on the left is a tall, light angle, rusticated dublin (carved). I might be able to tell you something about many of the pipes but these two piques my curiosity in particular.

I really don't know all that I have here and probably need your help when I get to trying to figure them all out. I think total was 23, but I have a couple stashed that I may keep. If you don't mind, can you PM me your email and I'll pick your well knowledged brain when the time comes as I also picked up a bunch of Pre 64 Winchester Model 70 parts and stocks along with some Model 12 parts that I need to go through yet....

[droy1958]

Technically, the canadian is the long, oval shank with a taper stem. The Lumberman is the same with a saddle bit (step-down).

You have a calabash, a couple of cased meerschaums, what appears to be a Savinelli Guibleo d'Oro lumberman (natural carve), a Hilson type leather clad. Couple of old gimmick pipes, etc. Great haul! Is 20 pipes right?

Can you list the nomenclature? I'm especially interested in the pipes at the top and sides (right and left) that have briar inserts on the stems. The pipe on the right (that I refer to) is the large freehand, part bent with the top of the pipe looking like it's mushrooming out. The one on the left is a tall, light angle, rusticated dublin (carved). I might be able to tell you something about many of the pipes but these two piques my curiosity in particular.

@NeverBend
Your inbox is full Pete....

[NeverBend]

But that's not all.

I have a confession to make.

Hi. My name is Andy, and I'm a spender. I was in such a good mood when my wife and I found out the sex of our child that I reinvested some savings, scheduled another chunk of my paycheck to go into a "retirement" plan with an eye towards 18 years from now, and then I went and ordered this:



I've always wanted a L'Anatra.

All of you guys is irresponsible and need someone to look after your money, so let me have it!!

Andy, can you say B or G? Lovely looking L'Anatra. You and Tab (@Haebar) will have to hang out together. Tab, did the L'Anatra arrive?

[AndyCAYP]

All of you guys is irresponsible and need someone to look after your money, so let me have it!!

Andy, can you say B or G? Lovely looking L'Anatra. You and Tab (@Haebar) will have to hang out together. Tab, did the L'Anatra arrive?

Girl! The only thing we're keeping secret - per my wife - is the name. We're each proposing two names and then giving it some time to see if anything sticks, that's as much info as I'm allowed to divulge!

Back to pipes: Three years ago I spent three months passing on a much more squashed, black rusticated, L'Anatra. It was in my cart a thousand times but I never pulled the trigger. No idea why.

My wife was paying attention. It was her intention to give it to me for Christmas, so she created an account at sp.com and put it in her cart but held off for ONE DAY to figure out what tobacco to include in the purchase... When she went back the next night it was gone. Bless her heart, she contacted over a dozen websites both here and overseas and none had a similar model, nor could (or would) they order one.

Since then I have looked and looked and finally, just last month, I found a very similar model - maybe 85% there, much closer in shape than what I just bought - at a site overseas, but they were asking over $300US plus shipping. Too rich for my blood.

[Haebar]

All of you guys is irresponsible and need someone to look after your money, so let me have it!!

Andy, can you say B or G? Lovely looking L'Anatra. You and Tab (@Haebar) will have to hang out together. Tab, did the L'Anatra arrive?

Yes, it came in. Haven't smoked it yet though.

[AlanS]

My Stanwell HCA showed up on UPS this evening, and I must say she's a beauty. But it seems like they should have some form of quality control, they didnt bore through the stem to the bowl. Absolute zero passage through this thing, any suggestions or recommendations. Drats!

I was able to clear this, it appeared to be plugged with stain or something!

[AlanS]

Fortunately I ordered an extra, and Big Ben has never let me down.