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Restoring an 1866 Bavarian Hunter Pipe Attic Find

Pipes end up in the oddest places sometimes. Many people have found pipes washed up on riverbanks or beaches, tucked into the rafters of sheds and barns, and in the case of today's estate pipe, in the attic of an old house. I was contacted by a fellow in Winnipeg, Manitoba about the possibility of… Continue reading Restoring an 1866 Bavarian Hunter Pipe Attic Find

Restorations

Repairing a Horn Stem on an Heirloom Czech-Made Bavarian

Every now and again I get the particular pleasure of working on a family heirloom pipe, a treasured part of someone's family history they wish to preserve for display or their own use. This Made in Czechoslovakia Bavarian style pipe is one such piece, first owned by the current pipe steward's grandfather. As this first… Continue reading Repairing a Horn Stem on an Heirloom Czech-Made Bavarian