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GRC Curved, Semi-Rusticated Apple #12151390

Great proportions, good grain, typical Darius construction. The
bottom of the shank is rusticated, in a discreet and handsome
manner. The bowl size is considerable for this medium-small
pipe. It's all flat-out comfortable. New. Price: $395
5.25" long, bowl 1.65" high. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 39 grams.

Julius Vesz Hand Cut #1261918SW

Julius has two lines of pipes, his Hand Made, which is his lower
priced line, and his Hand Cut. This tall Billiard, almost a Stack,
was made in 1997 and is in near-new condition. Used. $200
6.12" long, bowl 2.38" high. Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 74 grams.

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Michael Lindner Bamboo Shank Prince Grade AA #9616

The beautiful straight grain all around this bowl accounts for
the fine double A grade Michael bestowed on this large Prince.
The same attention to detail that are given to all Lindner pipes
is evident here, especially on the critical stem.
6 7/8" long, bowl 1 3/8" high: Weight; 2 oz., 56.8 grams. New.

Price. $1250

GRC #10271068

The straight grain up the sides of this pipe is what is
responsible for the a bottom that is absolutely reptilian. In the
nature of full disclosure, there are two noticeable sand pits on
the upper left of the bottom photo. These are not fills. The
construction provides for an open draw and a very comfortable
hand feel. The chamber diameter is not large, but it is fairly
deep and should provide a comfortably long smoke (a scientific
term, I believe, just like my thumb in the bowl as a precise,
universal form of measurement. Some people don't
understand these things). New. Price: $295

6.5" long, bowl 1.5" high. Weight: 1.5 oz., 40 grams.

GRC Saucer #12151380

Darius told me to tell you that the button on this stem is drilled
out far more than in most pipes, thus, there is not a lot of
support on the side of the button, and thus this stem tip would
be susceptible to collapsing if you insist on holding this pipe in
your teeth. It requires the support of your hand. I don't
imagine that you will need to be reminded of this because the
stem is so round that it can not easily be held in the teeth. Still,
I am reminding you of this because I do not want to hear any
sob stories if the owner of this pipe chomps on and depresses
the stem. A forewarned you is a forearmed me. Get it?
4.75" long, bowl 1.25" high. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams.
New. Price. $325

GRC Globe #12151384

I don't think "Globe" properly describes the shape of this bowl;
a fruit designation might be more accurate, but I can't think of
which fruit. An apple? An orange? I'm accepting suggestions.
Regardless, as small pipes go, it's a winner. Recent in-coming
info from Mike Butera, who may have been the first to make this
design, based it on a winning entry in a pipe design contest. If
you check your old P&T mags, says Mike, you will see the pipe.
5" long, bowl 1.4" high. Weight: 1 1/4 oz., 36 grams. New. $410

GRC Stack #12151396

The stack shape mesmerizes me, and I have no idea why. I
don't own any, and have no real desire to smoke one (I think I
tried once, and my recollection is that I couldn't keep it lit) but I
can easily understand why someone would want to collect
them.Also interesting is the illusion that this pipe is taller than it
is long. It is not. Finally, as difficult as it may be to properly
puff on, at least it is very, very open and will smoke as well as it
possibly could. If you're a Stack devotee, this is for you.
4.8" long, bowl 3.4" high. Weight: 2 1/2 oz., 72 grams. New.
Price: $350

GRC #126264

You can see the great blast and the fine shape. Despite it's
bend, with a little crick in the end of the cleaner, it goes through.
5" long, bowl 1.7" high. Weight: 1.25 oz., 37 grms. New. $295

GRC #1262062

If this were a big pipe, the curve seen above might seem a bit
over the top, but it's a small pipe, and is thus quite graceful.
Despite the S of the curve, it provided a wide open draw. The
bowl is deep and I can get my forefinger in it, so it will give a
lengthy enough smoke. The grain shows up much better in
person than it does here. New. Price: $330
5.5" long, bowl 1.6" high. Weight: .75 oz., 23 grams.

J.T.& D. Cooke #5102816

This wood capped pipe harkens back to the time when Jim was
still married to Debbie. I hope I have her name right...it was a
bunch of years ago, now. Although this pipe is still unsmoked,
it may have more value as a piece of U.S. pipe making history,
considering Jim's status in our pantheon of pipe makers. If Jim
saw this pipe, and how badly it's drilled, he'd pay me not to
exhibit it. New. Price: $300
5.6" long, bowl 2.28" high. Weight: 1.75 oz., 51 grams.

kaywoodie Flame Grain #2147056 (SOLD 2/26/10)

Yes, the pipe is in near-new cond., and it has a 4 hole stinger
and the draw is good. But, what I like best about this pipe is
that somebody knew what they were doing when they graded it.
It is designated "Flame Grain" but it is not a flame grain at all, it
is a good cross grain. Hooray for recognizing an oft omitted
truth, which is that cross grain is at least as worthy as straight .
5.1" long, bowl 1.6" high. Weight: 7/8 oz., 26 grams. $40

Pulvers' Prior Briar
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Roush Grade 7 from 1992, 12174441

This was the 275th pipe Larry made for sale. It has very good
cross grain (all you can see, of course, is the Bird's Eye) and a
wide-open draw. The condition is excellent, everything being
clean and crisp (which is redundant verbiage if the condition is
already described as excellent). Sterling Roush band. Used
5.2" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 62 grams. $550

Grandson Trey, on Thanksgiving 2009 & with Grandma

John Hamilton McGrath #4105039MP

What you can't see from these photos is the one inch line of
rustication down the front of the pipe, done in a handsome
black, which contrasts well with the color of the sides of the pipe.
A compact sized pipe, but with good capacity in the chamber.
6" long, bowl 1.85" high. Weight: 1.75oz., 48 grams New. $150

Captain Warren #4105018 (RESERVED)

Other names for this shape, if I have it right, are "Major Dawes"
and "Underbore." On this version, the briar cap is removable.

The stem is not original, but there was no logo on the original,
so it doesn't matter much. This pipe is unsmoked and for what
it's worth, I have the original box for it. New. Price: $50.
6.2" long, bowl 2.6" high. Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 50 grams.

Todd Johnson #5225404

4.7: long, bowl 1.95" high. Weight: 2 1/4 oz., 63 grams.
New. Price: $495

Todd Johnson #5225405

4.7" long, bowl 1.65" high. Weight: 1.5 oz., 42 grams. New.
Price: $495

Paul Bonaquisti Sabbia XL #5225316

This hangs nearly perfectly out of the mouth. The blast is just
brimming with the character of the wood, truly reminiscent of
the unpredictable blasts that made the very old Dunhills shells
such a favored and sought-after pipe, then and now. New.
5.35" long, bowl 1.8" high. Weight: 2 3/8oz., 66 grams. $425

Paul Bonaquisti Select Straight Grain #5225318

Handsome is as handsome does. This pipe is handsome, and
lo and behold, it sprouts straight grain all around. Yes, of
course it has the open draw that typifies the Bonaquisti
construction. That construction skill extends to the flat, thin
comfortable stem. For this quality carving, and grain, Paul is
almost insanely underpriced. New. $595
5.5" long, bowl 1.7" high. Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 48 grams.

Rad Davis #5225376

Sort of a Woodstock or Yachtsman in shape. The unstained
briar is complemented by the Brindle stem. My partner, David
Field, allows for the use of "brindle" or "bowling ball" but not
"Cumberland." He explains why in an article in "Pipes &
Tobaccos" but I can't remember what the reason is. New. $310
5.7" long, bowl 1.95" high. Weight: 1 1/4 oz., 36 grams.

Andrew Marks #7285726

Bruce Harris wrote an article on Andrew Marks and his hand
made pipes in the Spring 2007 issue of "Pipes & Tobaccos"
magazine, and if I were not such a dolt, I would have my copy at
hand and be able to quote from that article. I met Andrew at
the Chicago show this year, and I do know that he has been a
pipe maker since 1969, lives in rural Vermont and uses very
long-aged, hand chosen briar. He uses almost no electric tools
and while I still have not smoked one of his pipes, I have a
strong feeling that I would enjoy it very much. I do know that I
like his superbly comfortable looking stem-work, and uncoated
tobacco chambers. His finish is also excellent and help create
that wonderful hand-feel. All I need is a shape that suits my
desires. I am really pleased that Andrew consented to sell me
pipes. The pipe pictured above is probably a Dunhill Group 5.5
in size, but with a thin, narrow, comfortable stem. New. $315
6.7" long, bowl 2.4" high. Weight: 1 7/8 oz., 52 grams.

Andrew Marks #7285730

I wish I had thought to take a photo from the top of the bowl
looking into the chamber. This just might be the very best Egg I
have ever seen. It is certainly the best Robin's Egg rendition I
have seen. The bowl is worked to a very thin, delicate looking
rim, just like an open Robin's egg. It is not delicate, of course,
but it does a marvelous job of giving that impression.
Everything else is wonderful, too, by which I mean his
construction, open draw and clean, warm finish which
comprises of a couple drops of olive oil followed by a clean buff
which helps create that lustrous finish. The more I look at his
pipes, the more admiration I have for Andrew and his skill and
unique vision. I must also mention that the weight of his pipes
supports his contention that he ages his briar a long time. The
wood is dry and light, quite clearly.There is little that is
revisionist or derivative in his pipes and shapes. They grow on
you. If you know me, you know that I am not being this effusive
in an attempt to get you to buy. Late info: Andrew saw these
notes and reminded me that all of his briar was purchased in
1974. New. $315
5.8" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 1 oz., 28 grams.

Andrew Marks #7285738

the bowl provides a comfortable handfeel and the comfortable
stem has that Andrew Marks "dip", but it is the shank on this
pipe that makes it special. How do pipe makers come up with
these ideas? In handling these Marks pipes (and by the way,
that is the only stamping on his pipes, the one word: Marks)
that despite a rustic-seeming approach, they are a lot more
deeply thought out than at first meets the eye, and they all
have a very soft component, and a soft overall feel. What
triggered that awareness was the beveled-like rim of this pipe.
Now that I look at the three Marks pipes I have in my
possession, and at other pipes around me, I have a sense that
Andrew pays a lot more attention than do most to the rim of his
pipes. I would have to say that is one more positive. $395
5.7" long, bowl 1.6" high. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 47 grams. New.

Skip Elliott #8285936JL

Skip has a full-time job tending to his pipe and tobacco shop in
Alabama, so he is years behind in fulfilling orders his pipes.
Here is one of them; the draw is perfectly wide open, the bowl
was not coated and it was smoked maybe once. Maybe it is a
little big for the original owner. the condition is like-new. Used.
6.5" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 2 3/8 oz., 66 grams. $355

Jody Davis #8285946JL

When holding this pipe, which is of good/average size, you can
tell that it is a quality product. The finish is smooth to the feel
and mellow looking to the eyes. The stem is flat and
comfortable and the draw is wide-open. two fine beads around
the bowl attest to the pipe maker's skill. Jody deserves his
accolades, if this is an example of his workmanship. New.
5.75" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 1 3/8 oz., 39 grams. $750

Sven Lar by Hedelson #2147133

The Sven Lar was a product of two men, Mike Kabik and
Hedelson, who's first name evades me. But I am pretty sure
there was an article in "The Pipe Collector" by NASPC that
covers that info. This piece is in excellent condition although
you will need to catch a cab to get from the air hole to the
bottom of the bowl. Used. Price: $75
4.8" long, bowl 2.9" high. Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 75 grams.

Paul Perri #1186373

Normally, we only take one side of a sandblasted pipe, but we
have both sides for this one, for no special reason, but you can
look if you want to. This is actually a ring-grained pipe. Until
somebody can prove me wrong, I will say that this pipe has the
thickest chamber walls of any virgin, ring grained pipe in the
world. It is a Champion. A record holder. New. Price: $200
6.4" long, bowl 1.75" high. Weight: 3.5 oz., 100 grams.

Michael Parks #12186560JL (SOLD 1/13/10)

Michael Parks, as you may know, is Canadian, but with what
sense of efficiency could I start a Canadian page? On the
other hand, the pipes of Michael might make it worth it. He is a
very talented young man. He has done some amazing work.
This pipe is one of those compact, simple, very well constructed
pipes that you will reach for again and again. It is in near-new
condition, is wide open in the draw and is light. The grain is
pretty darn good, too. Not many of Michael's hit the market.
5.5" long, bowl 1.5" high. Weight: 1 oz., 30 grams. Used. $450

Ron Fairchild #1186358 (SOLD 1/13/10)

I saw Ron and his pipes at the West Coast pipe show this past
Oct. and decided to procure some of his pieces for the site
because of the quality-to-value ratio. This well executed,
sharp-edged rustication, for instance, is under $300. Many
people, as with me, really like the natural finish. They color up
so well, and from the inside, too. The draw is, of course, wide
open. New. Price: $295
6.9" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 1 3/4 oz., 50 grams.

Ron Fairchild #1186360

The carving here creates a very good cross grain. The rim is
smooth, the stem is flat and the draw is open. This is just the
kind of pipe that can quickly grow on one and become #1 in the
rotation. New. Price: $250
5.95" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 1.5 oz., 41 grams.

Ron Fairchild #1186361 (SOLD 1/13/10)

Again we have all the components for a good companion: the
flat, comfortable stem and and open draw along with the great
handfeel of the Prince shape. The price doesn't hurt either.
6.25" long, bowl 1.6" high. Weight: 1.5 oz., 41 grams. $250

Ron Fairchild #1186365

Here is a pipe that is a little bit smaller, and a little bit lighter in
weight but still with a good bowl capacity and verycomfortable
flat stem and open draw. New. Price: $225
5.7" long, bowl 1.95" high. Weight: 1 1/8 oz. 32 grams.

Bolas de Fuego #1186144BT

I will have to ask the consignor who this pipe maker is, and
where he comes from. Clearly, it is a well made pipe, in exc.
cond., with good grain and an interesting shape. Used.
5.4" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 2 1/8 oz., 62 grams. $295

Michael Lindner C 2 from 2008 #12186554JL

This pipe is pretty sweet, as are the other two Lindners that I will
be presenting. When I say that, I am referring to the size, and
shape and comfort factor. But you can, if you want, add in the
deep, beautiful ring grain. The wood trim, the stem-work, the
open draw. This is a superior pipe. No question. Used. $420
5" long, bowl 1.8" high. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 44 grams.

JSP #2147170RO

I forget who JSP is. I will ask (if I can remember) and get back
to you. He understands construction, as this is a wide open
draw, and the pipe, while small, has a decent sized bowl. The
condition is excellent. Even if I don't know the pipe maker, the
price has to represent a terrific value. No fills, of course. Used.
5.25" long, bowl 1.3" high. Weight: 1.25 oz., 37 grams. $45

Paul Perri #186759 (SOLD 2/7/10)

Here is a large poker. The rim is covered with Bird's Eye grain
and the bowl is mostly straight grain, with no fills and the kind of
bowl that will make you happy you stocked up on tobacco. The
pipe does sit up, which is a good thing because in my estimation
it is too large to either keep in your jaw or hold for too long. New
6.8" long, bowl 2.4" high. Weight: 4 oz., 115 grams. $295

Paul Perri #1186755

For Paul, this is quite the manageable size, although I can still
get my thumb into the bowl. It doesn't swim in there, though. It
has a comfortable vulcanite stem, and, of course, the
construction is excellent, providing a an open draw. Clean
wood, as always, not bad grain and thick chamber walls. New
6" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 2 3/8 oz., 68 grams. $200

JHW #186818

I am having a lot of trouble getting started here, because
everything that comes out of my fingers sounds trite: "to my
taste, an appealing pipe," or, "an example of a light, not too big,
manageable JHW." The bowl is oval, yet I can get my thumb in
it, but the size and more importantly, the weight, are fine for
normal-sized people. The stem is, as you can see, flat and
thus, for many, comfortable. The condition is very good. The
grain? So what, you"re not going to use this for a Still-Life.
You are going to smoke it. For that purpose, it will be perfect.
(Now, talk about an over-used word. If there is one thing I can
guarantee about this pipe, or a $12,000 Bo Nordh, it is the
absence of perfection.) Used. Price: $65
6" long, bowl 2" high. Weight: 1.5 oz., 43 grams.

1974 Andrew Marks #2146998KM

I posted the date of the pipe on the Header not because I
particularly want to promote this pipe ( as absolutely pleasant
and comfortable and open-drawing as it is) but to make another
point; the briar Andrew is using now is from that very same
purchase he made when he decided he was going to be a pipe
maker. I don't know if that is great foresight or a sign of
incipient insanity, but it might provide you with some incentive
to buy not only this pipe but the new ones I am getting from him.
This pipe is in exc. cond., and while I can not tell you if the band
is original, I can tell you that it is not a repair band. I looked
with the high powered lens of my magnifying glass. All is A-1.
6" long, bowl 2.2" high. Weight: 1 5/8 oz., 45 grams. $95