Restorations

A New Diamond Taper Stem for an Interesting Grapevine-Carved Bruyere Extra

I'm always impressed by the vast array of pipe shapes and styles available on both the new and estate pipe markets. While many pipe lovers enjoy the classic Billiard, Bulldog and Pot shapes, others take great pleasure in the more unusual or esoteric examples of the pipe carver's skill. The French-made pipe on the worktable… Continue reading A New Diamond Taper Stem for an Interesting Grapevine-Carved Bruyere Extra

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Sour Grapes – Rescuing a Vintage Meerschaum

A long-standing DadsPipes client contacted me one day with an interesting project. As part of a large and ever-growing collection of pipes, he had acquired a very well used vintage meerschaum pipe carved in the shape of a hand holding a bunch of grapes. The laundry list of needed repairs was extensive - a good… Continue reading Sour Grapes – Rescuing a Vintage Meerschaum