There are a handful of Canadian pipe makers who have made a notable mark on the pipe world. John Calich is one such artisan, active for over 40 years until his passing in 2008. Calich pipes were well regarded during John's life, and they have remained popular on the estate market. Given Calich's renown, the… Continue reading Shank and Stem Repairs to a Lovely Calich Rhodesian
Here is the second of two John Calich pipes I picked up over the summer. While the first one, written about HERE, was a smaller, fully rusticated pipe, this Bent Billiard is more typical of John's work in that it features a combination of smooth and rustic finishes. This series of pics shows the pipe… Continue reading Tip & Tail Touch-Ups for a Calich XX Large Bent Billiard
This Bent Billiard is the first of two pipes by Canadian pipe carver John Calich that I acquired as part of an estate collection earlier this summer. Calich was a master pipe carver who operated in the Greater Toronto area for 40 years, hand carving each pipe from start to finish. Pipes sold through dealers… Continue reading Reviving a John Calich XX Bent Billiard
