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Post by kxg on Oct 9, 2019 21:30:20 GMT -5
Here are the before and after shots of a couple of estate pipes I sent out for professional restoration to Cook's Fine Pipe Works on the advice from arguably the best restorer in the business. They arrived back today and are more impressive in hand than in the pics. I am beyond pleased with these results and it affirms my decision send these two pipes out. I can do basic restoration but I'm certainly not near this level. Kudos to Anthony for very fine work and knowing the perfect amount of restoration needed. They look so good I'm reluctant to smoke them...but I imagine I will. Maybe tonight! First is a 1949 Dunhill Shell LB F/T. Followed by a Four Dot Sasieni “Regent”.     |
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Post by puffy on Oct 9, 2019 21:41:53 GMT -5
Beautiful Work.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 21:59:11 GMT -5
Two fine rescue choices and skilled restoration.
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Post by McWiggins on Oct 9, 2019 22:09:06 GMT -5
Looks mighty good!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 22:10:03 GMT -5
Money well spent those pipes look great Kelly.
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Post by kxg on Oct 9, 2019 22:20:55 GMT -5
Smoked both pipes this evening. WC Quints Own in the Four Dot and Red Rapparee in the Dunhill. Both smoked as good as they look. There is something satisfying about smoking a grand old pipe that is older than you are, but not by much!
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 9, 2019 22:51:40 GMT -5
Two fine pieces of resto work on two fine pipes! Ya done good guy! 
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Post by trailboss on Oct 9, 2019 23:09:41 GMT -5
Fake pipe news! These are obviously not the same pipes......  That is one helluva job pulling corpses from the grave...simply amazing.  A grabow...yeah, try your hand on restoration, but a pipe with a pedigree...money is well spent on sending to someone that knows the ins and outs.....this post certainly confirms it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 10, 2019 2:37:38 GMT -5
That's stunning work. I'm incredibly impressed.
And I'm glad you smoked them. They are fulfilling their purpose.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2019 6:28:32 GMT -5
Stupendous!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 10, 2019 15:00:28 GMT -5
Anthony ( piffyr) is a stand up guy. One of my favorite dudes in the pipe community. He does fantastic work. |
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Post by kbareit on Oct 10, 2019 15:03:32 GMT -5
Those are two beautiful pipes Kelly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2019 15:43:39 GMT -5
Anthony/Cooks Fine Pipes is certainly one of the best if not THE best restorer out there and to top it off he puts up with me on a regular basis. He needs to get back on the forum again.
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Post by papipeguy on Oct 11, 2019 13:48:41 GMT -5
Excellent. Well worth the effort.
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 11, 2019 14:10:47 GMT -5
Here are the before and after shots of a couple of estate pipes I sent out for professional restoration to Cook's Fine Pipe Works on the advice from arguably the best restorer in the business. They arrived back today and are more impressive in hand than in the pics. I am beyond pleased with these results and it affirms my decision send these two pipes out. I can do basic restoration but I'm certainly not near this level. Kudos to Anthony for very fine work and knowing the perfect amount of restoration needed. They look so good I'm reluctant to smoke them...but I imagine I will. Maybe tonight! First is a 1949 Dunhill Shell LB F/T. Followed by a Four Dot Sasieni “Regent”. Wow, amazing restoration. |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Oct 16, 2019 16:37:58 GMT -5
holy crap
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Post by kxg on Oct 16, 2019 18:30:20 GMT -5
Pretty much my thoughts exactly when I unwrapped the finished pipes. I learned a couple of things through this process (at least a couple). First, some pipes are worth the extra expense of a professional restoration. Second, I now understand the standard for an excellent restoration. Third, I’ve got a ways to go! |
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Post by Penzaholic on Oct 22, 2019 13:21:05 GMT -5
Here are the before and after shots of a couple of estate pipes I sent out for professional restoration to Cook's Fine Pipe Works on the advice from arguably the best restorer in the business. They arrived back today and are more impressive in hand than in the pics. I am beyond pleased with these results and it affirms my decision send these two pipes out. I can do basic restoration but I'm certainly not near this level. Kudos to Anthony for very fine work and knowing the perfect amount of restoration needed. They look so good I'm reluctant to smoke them...but I imagine I will. Maybe tonight! First is a 1949 Dunhill Shell LB F/T. Followed by a Four Dot Sasieni “Regent”. Pipe restoration needs to be my new hobby |
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Post by mgtarheel on Oct 22, 2019 13:22:50 GMT -5
Outstanding work on those pipes!
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