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Ummmm......I don't want to make you nervous, but the sculpted Marxman's are quite rare and highly collectible. Don't have access to my old P&T's at the moment, or I'd dig out the issue that had an article on them. Enjoy it, but don't put it in your hip pocked and sit down on it, whatever you...

Well, all briar pipes are made from the root, or burl, of the briar shrub, also known as Meditarannean heather. Julius Vesz of Toronto, has, for years, specified that his best pipes are made from what he calls "dead root briar" which is sort of odd since, after the burl is harvested and aged...

These are fairly unusual and uncommon pipes, especially with the bakelite windcap. Looks to be in great condition. If you can get it at a reasonable price, I'd say go for it.

Couldn't agree more with the conclusion. Totally machine made pipes can smoke really well, but there's something about knowing that an individual chose the block, decided on the shape, and worked on that pipe and that pipe alone until it was done that makes a hand made pipe special. As far as...

I have 2, one with a small bowl that is good for a quick smoke, one with the larger bowl that actually lasts for quite awhile. They are no more difficult to clean than a briar, in some ways easier to keep spotless. If buying new, no worries. If buying estate, ask about the threading between the...

I don't worry about it.

Bill Bailey's Balkan in a Tinsky Christmas '02.

I can see doing this with soft beeswax (like from a sewing/fabric store), But no way, no how can you rub carnauba (if it's solid, 100% carnauba) on a pipe. Touch a block of this to a spinning buffing wheel and you can barely see the mark on the block. Even the beeswax that I got from a craft...

Sounds like a fun idea. I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. :thumbs:

As my last comment to this thread (probably), I have to say I don't understand the revulsion for estate pipes. For financial reasons alone (and I know this may not apply to many folks), estate pipes are the best bang for the buck in pipe smoking. If you buy from a reputable dealer, and there are...

And that's where the fascination comes in! What's the history of this pipe? Did it sit in the same spot on the rack in a deacon's study for years? Travel the world in a sailor's duffel? Clenched in a mason's teeth while he helped restore a cathedral? Went on a cattle drive thru the Missouri...

Personally, I can't stand the feel of those softie bits. They seem spongy and insecure and, in a higher end pipe, I also feel that the designer planned the dimensions of the bit and that's part of the whole smoking experience. Now, if you're a vicious clencher of your pipes, that's a whole...

A replacement stem. There are only 1 or 2 repair shops that do a really careful job in replacing a stem, and they charge accordingly. Especially on a quality pipe, the engineering of the stem is an essential element in the way the pipe functions. Plus, the stems on high-end pipes are usually...

You know, I started to write a really detailed reply to this and realized it isn't possible. So here's my opinion: If you see an estate pipe you like, buy it if it's been discounted from retail. The discount should be fairly steep, whether from a private seller or a retailer. If it's from a...

Wessex Burley Slice, supposed to be a close replacement to Edgeworth Sliced. (Don't see it myself, but....) Solani Aged Burley Flake.

In "Who Made that Pipe" there's an H. Simmons made by (or for) the Burlington Arcade Pipe Shop, but no listing for a SimmonDs. While fairly exhaustive, even these 2 authors couldn't catalog every brand made. For forums (other than this one) you could try Brothers of Briar or, for a more...

Cellaring is a great way to improve an already enjoyable tobacco. Here's one distilled source of information: The Aging and Cellaring FAQ Here's a couple of basic rules. 1. Aromatics don't impove with age. 2. Blends that are mostly Virginias are the ones where you will see the greatest...

First of all, congratulations!! I know some folks who would cheerfully offer their right gonad for a tin of that vintage. Google Mac Baren Tobacco to find their website and a short presentation on how they recommend dealing with their flake tobacco. Other folks prefer letting it dry for a...

I use 151 proof Everclear for pipe cleaning, and I usually smoke the pipe the next day. Doesn't hurt to be cautious, though.

I'll echo the other sentiments here, that is a fine looking pipe for a first attempt and all hand work. Not wanting to take away any business from the Boswell family, but Mark Tinsky at American Smoking Pipes also sells very nice pre-drilled kits. If you wanted to take it a step further, you...