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Post by trailboss on Apr 15, 2023 19:22:50 GMT -5
What a beast, Ted!
Now that is a lap pipe if I have ever seen one, a three hour lap pipe.
Did it come with the flexible tubing or Cherrywood stem? I would love to see the stemwork.
German or Austrian I suppose, Autosol metal polish will bring the metal to it's former glory.
Nice score!
You are not going to see a pipe like that from Turkey, I wish they would relax their import practices, I can only imagine what artisan carvers could produce with their skill set...bring back the beauty of meerschaum with a rocket pack attached.
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Post by turbocat on Apr 15, 2023 19:25:13 GMT -5
Wow. You gonna smoke it, or club intruders with it? Both? But seriously, are you gonna smoke it? Any idea of its origin? Definitely both if the right situation arises  I won’t be able to resist trying it out. It came with its original stem, just too big to include in my photos. I was well maintained and it won’t take too much effort to get it into smokable shape. |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 15, 2023 19:27:10 GMT -5
12 tins of Gawith brown sugar flake (1.3 pounds)...I have never smoked this, but the reviews put it at the top O'The Heap!
All vacuum sealed to be aged for six months>my expiration date.
Will be shared with pipe smoking buddies.
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Post by turbocat on Apr 15, 2023 19:43:27 GMT -5
What a beast, Ted! Now that is a lap pipe if I have ever seen one, a three hour lap pipe. Did it come with the flexible tubing or Cherrywood stem? I would love to see the stemwork. German or Austrian I suppose, Autosol metal polish will bring the metal to it's former glory. Nice score! You are not going to see a pipe like that from Turkey, I wish they would relax their import practices, I can only imagine what artisan carvers could produce with their skill set...bring back the beauty of meerschaum with a rocket pack attached. Thanks! My guess is Austrian, 1820-1840. There is a coat of arms which I will research to see if I can find any info on it. I haven’t figured out what those fancy initials on the lid stand for and until it’s polished, I don’t think I’ll be able to find any maker’s marks. I included photos of the stem, which I highly doubt is original.    |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 15, 2023 19:58:45 GMT -5
I think that the stem is original.
I have the round/ scalloped piece like yours on one of my pipes, that tightens up the stem. Although the flexible stem on my pipe appears in excellent condition, drawing through the stem there is an obviously loss of draw. I bypass the flex part and draw from the cherrywood stem.
I would like to find a restorer to replace the flex tubing, but I have yet to find a source.
Regardless, it is quite magical to smoke one of these pipes leisurely as you think about the codger that smoked it long before you were thought of. One can only imagine the history of that pipe, and based on my research, I think that your dating is pretty spot on.
I benefit greatly in the holiday season smoking my lap pipes… for whatever the reason, they are extremely rewarding at that time… as to the custodians of former lives, I think that they enjoyed them year- round!
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Post by tree16 on Apr 15, 2023 23:12:58 GMT -5
That pipe is a work of art! I'm interested in seeing any follow up posts on restoring/smoking it
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Post by turbocat on Apr 16, 2023 0:12:53 GMT -5
That pipe is a work of art! I'm interested in seeing any follow up posts on restoring/smoking it I’ve been considering starting a thread that follows the restoration of a meerschaum pipe or calabash, maybe this will be one of them. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Apr 16, 2023 6:21:01 GMT -5
That pipe is a work of art! I'm interested in seeing any follow up posts on restoring/smoking it I’ve been considering starting a thread that follows the restoration of a meerschaum pipe or calabash, maybe this will be one of them. Ted, that is one magnificent pipe... Congratulations! |
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Post by Silver on Apr 16, 2023 9:36:23 GMT -5
Among many things I got in the mail I received what is competing for my finest antique meerschaum pipe in my collection. This is as I got it, uncleaned. It’s huge, I wear XXL size gloves for perspective. The bowl portion is the size of a pop can. All of the silver is expertly jeweler worked. The initials on the lid are solid gold set in the silver. There is a coat of arms on the bottom. I’m really happy with this one.    How big is the chamber on that thing? It looks like it could hold a couple of tins! Holy cow!!!  |
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Post by turbocat on Apr 16, 2023 14:22:51 GMT -5
On Saturday I received an order from 4Noggins that included a bunch of C&D blends that I had always meant to get around to trying plus some tobacco to restock blends in my cellar. Those included multiple tins of Hyde Park, Mac Baren Virginia Flake and two tins of Mac Baren Roll Cake. Upon opening the package, I found they sent me two tins of Vanilla Roll Cake instead of the two tins of just Roll Cake. I’m well stocked on Vanilla Roll Cake or I would have just kept them. I sent an email explaining what happened and asking to confirm the address to return them to. I wasn’t upset about it, mistakes happen and they’ve always been excellent in their prices and service.
I just received an email from 4Noggins confirming they had just refunded me for the two tins I didn’t receive and telling me to just keep the Vanilla Roll Cake. Incredibly nice of them, although I feel kinda bad about it. Those are $20 tins their price, $23+ each at most other tobacco sites. They are definitely getting my next order.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 16, 2023 16:10:19 GMT -5
On Saturday I received an order from 4Noggins that included a bunch of C&D blends that I had always meant to get around to trying plus some tobacco to restock blends in my cellar. Those included multiple tins of Hyde Park, Mac Baren Virginia Flake and two tins of Mac Baren Roll Cake. Upon opening the package, I found they sent me two tins of Vanilla Roll Cake instead of the two tins of just Roll Cake. I’m well stocked on Vanilla Roll Cake or I would have just kept them. I sent an email explaining what happened and asking to confirm the address to return them to. I wasn’t upset about it, mistakes happen and they’ve always been excellent in their prices and service. I just received an email from 4Noggins confirming they had just refunded me for the two tins I didn’t receive and telling me to just keep the Vanilla Roll Cake. Incredibly nice of them, although I feel kinda bad about it. Those are $20 tins their price, $23+ each at most other tobacco sites. They are definitely getting my next order. 4 Noggins was the top place to shop for tobacco for years and then they got a new owner and everything went to shite. Glad to hear they are making a comeback. |
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Post by Darin on Apr 16, 2023 17:33:29 GMT -5
From Espinosa:
Warzone Rabito - Pack of 5
Laranja Corona - Pack of 5
Laranja Azulejo Corona Gorda - Pack of 5
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Post by trailboss on Apr 16, 2023 21:20:15 GMT -5
On Saturday I received an order from 4Noggins that included a bunch of C&D blends that I had always meant to get around to trying plus some tobacco to restock blends in my cellar. Those included multiple tins of Hyde Park, Mac Baren Virginia Flake and two tins of Mac Baren Roll Cake. Upon opening the package, I found they sent me two tins of Vanilla Roll Cake instead of the two tins of just Roll Cake. I’m well stocked on Vanilla Roll Cake or I would have just kept them. I sent an email explaining what happened and asking to confirm the address to return them to. I wasn’t upset about it, mistakes happen and they’ve always been excellent in their prices and service. I just received an email from 4Noggins confirming they had just refunded me for the two tins I didn’t receive and telling me to just keep the Vanilla Roll Cake. Incredibly nice of them, although I feel kinda bad about it. Those are $20 tins their price, $23+ each at most other tobacco sites. They are definitely getting my next order. 4 Noggins was the top place to shop for tobacco for years and then they got a new owner and everything went to shite. Glad to hear they are making a comeback. The former proprietor went to shite on what appeared to be a booze filled political post one night. I was happy to see a new owner take over. Glad to hear that they are chugging along. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Apr 17, 2023 6:17:16 GMT -5
4 Noggins was the top place to shop for tobacco for years and then they got a new owner and everything went to shite. Glad to hear they are making a comeback. The former proprietor went to shite on what appeared to be a booze filled political post one night. I was happy to see a new owner take over. Glad to hear that they are chugging along. I wouldn't do business with the former owner because of price gouging when certain tobaccos became hard to find. I'm a customer of the new owner finding his pricing to be fair and the service fast. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 17, 2023 8:55:11 GMT -5
4 Noggins was the top place to shop for tobacco for years and then they got a new owner and everything went to shite. Glad to hear they are making a comeback. The former proprietor went to shite on what appeared to be a booze filled political post one night. I was happy to see a new owner take over. Glad to hear that they are chugging along. So, this is a third owner? |
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Post by urbino on Apr 17, 2023 15:50:45 GMT -5
Yeah, I’m kinda curious what years we’re talking about here. I quit doing business with them a couple years ago, after a very bad experience.
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Post by turbocat on Apr 17, 2023 16:01:34 GMT -5
I’m curious about this too. I used to order from 4Noggins many years ago and didn’t have any issues, but I quit buying from them for quite a while, just because I was finding sales elsewhere at the time. I started ordering from them again maybe a year and a half ago and have always had good experiences.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 17, 2023 20:19:38 GMT -5
Pretty sure there has only been two owners, for the life of me I cannot remember his name, based in Vermont. Sold to the current owner who was on a learning curve and dropped the ball, but I think he figured it all out.
That is the way I remember it, but I could be wrong.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 20, 2023 11:01:36 GMT -5
Got these from China a couple of weeks ago. The work.  wow, beautiful! |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 20, 2023 11:03:46 GMT -5
Among many things I got in the mail I received what is competing for my finest antique meerschaum pipe in my collection. This is as I got it, uncleaned. It’s huge, I wear XXL size gloves for perspective. The bowl portion is the size of a pop can. All of the silver is expertly jeweler worked. The initials on the lid are solid gold set in the silver. There is a coat of arms on the bottom. I’m really happy with this one. WOW! congratulations. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 20, 2023 11:04:17 GMT -5
Pretty sure there has only been two owners, for the life of me I cannot remember his name, based in Vermont. Sold to the current owner who was on a learning curve and dropped the ball, but I think he figured it all out. That is the way I remember it, but I could be wrong. That's the way I remember it. |
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Post by username on Apr 20, 2023 11:21:42 GMT -5
Some fajita seasoning and Texas steak rub from Bolner’s Fiesta Brand on a recommendation from a friend.
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Post by Darin on Apr 20, 2023 12:27:37 GMT -5
Nomad Kettle Corn 2023 L.E. - 10 pack
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Post by sperrytops on Apr 20, 2023 12:44:28 GMT -5
Haven't shopped 4Noggins in some time, they just haven't had the assortment. But never had issues with them when I did. Didn't know there was drama there, though.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 20, 2023 14:06:43 GMT -5
Got these from China a couple of weeks ago. The work. wow, beautiful! They look nicer in the pick, or from 5 feet away. But they make fire. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Apr 20, 2023 14:52:16 GMT -5
They look nicer in the pick, or from 5 feet away. But they make fire.  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 20, 2023 14:52:38 GMT -5
 5 pack of Caldwell toro yellow cake cigars!
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Post by chasingembers on Apr 24, 2023 3:18:02 GMT -5
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Post by instymp on Apr 24, 2023 16:51:07 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Apr 24, 2023 20:44:03 GMT -5
Looks like Mike and Duane did OK today!
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I won’t be able to resist trying it out. It came with its original stem, just too big to include in my photos. I was well maintained and it won’t take too much effort to get it into smokable shape. 
5 pack of Caldwell toro yellow cake cigars!
