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Post by stvalentine on Feb 27, 2016 13:47:04 GMT -5
Some of you might have seen my crazy Falcons over at TPC but today some stems arrived from Estonia and I could make my perfect match at last! Beside a few more standard Falcons that I smoke I collect the more fancy ones. The Meers were difficult to shoot but here goes...  Goldplated stem with Meerschaum bowl from Turkey  Silver-only Shillelagh with Meerschaum bowl from Turkey. I still need to find the same stem with a white bit...  Black anodized stem with regular Hunter bowl from Falcon. I might smoke this one.....  |
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Post by puffy on Feb 27, 2016 14:04:50 GMT -5
Estonia is a country that I hear very little about here in Carolina.I had to Google it to learn more about it.It seems to be a well developed,prosperous place..Back years ago I smoked Falcons at work.They were cheap and light weight.If I damaged one it was easy to replace.They were pretty plain though in those days.Not nearly as pretty as yours.
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Post by stvalentine on Feb 27, 2016 14:09:11 GMT -5
Of course you still get the normal Falcons and much easier than my "exotics". The Falcons that I smoke are of the standard variant too and I even smoke two ALCOs. But the hunt for non-standard stems and custom bowls and the mix and match is great fun!
P.S.: The Estonian seller has very good prices and shipping was quick too!
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Post by sparks on Feb 27, 2016 14:12:08 GMT -5
That's a fine collection, Frank. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by papipeguy on Feb 27, 2016 17:22:54 GMT -5
Your a one man Falcon tour de force, Frank.
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Post by stvalentine on Feb 27, 2016 17:56:49 GMT -5
Hahaha John! I hope to find some more exotic combinations. I am even thinking about my own stem colorations. Watch out for more!  |
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Post by username on Feb 27, 2016 19:06:19 GMT -5
Hey frank I highly recommend this book since you like falcons so much
Back From The Ashes: Uncovering the Lost History of G. L. Hunt and the Falcon Pipe
by K. A. Worth (Author)
its 3 bucks for a ebook on amazon.
I am envious of the green one.
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Post by Darin on Feb 27, 2016 20:17:52 GMT -5
Sweet!
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Post by stvalentine on Feb 28, 2016 16:09:25 GMT -5
I´ve got to get familiar with the app for Mac to read that book. It has got some bad reviews but I hope to read the book soon. You may find the green stem if you´re lucky and the green bowl if you´re VERY lucky. So yes, you may be envious indeed!  |
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Post by stvalentine on Feb 29, 2016 15:13:46 GMT -5
Update: I have got the app and the book now! The app has been updated and hopefully it works now as smooth as the pipes.  |
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Post by charl on Feb 29, 2016 15:38:13 GMT -5
You can sometimes get real bargains in the old Eastern Block. Nice, Frank!
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 5, 2016 15:54:46 GMT -5
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Post by charl on Mar 11, 2016 2:39:44 GMT -5
Very cool!
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Post by stvalentine on Mar 11, 2016 6:30:11 GMT -5
I was bitten by the collectors bug again.....  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 11, 2016 9:03:50 GMT -5
What a Beautiful set. You're on a roll Frank.
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Post by Yohanan on Mar 11, 2016 17:04:25 GMT -5
That's a mighty fine set, once again...  |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 30, 2016 23:47:49 GMT -5
Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere, but in my current edition of The Pipe Club Of London's newsletter, an article spoke of a source for replacement bowls for Falcons, Kirstens, etc... eliesfreehandpipes.com/ |
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Post by stvalentine on May 2, 2016 14:18:46 GMT -5
I have bought from Elie and would do it again - highly recommended!
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Post by stvalentine on Jul 11, 2017 16:49:46 GMT -5
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Post by antb on Jul 12, 2017 4:00:34 GMT -5
Nice score Frank!
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Post by Zach on Jul 12, 2017 8:10:04 GMT -5
Those look very nice. Leather wrapped Falcon bowls, unsmoked, in a case that looks like it's made by Rolls Royce. Great find.
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Post by goose on Jul 12, 2017 9:04:00 GMT -5
Wish I could see the pics. When I click on the box all I get is a bunch of pop up adds on photobucket
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Post by goose on Jul 12, 2017 9:04:38 GMT -5
Oh nice. Now I see them.
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Post by stvalentine on Jul 12, 2017 11:30:56 GMT -5
Thank you Gentlemen, I was amazed by this find!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 15:13:59 GMT -5
Super nice find. Good hunting! Congrats & Enjoy.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 13, 2017 15:25:35 GMT -5
Pretty awesome Frank! A seven day set with a single shank!...a great travelling option. As per our previous conversation, I will take that pipe set for $50.00...a win-win for both of us! |
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Post by stvalentine on Jul 15, 2017 18:00:00 GMT -5
Hahaha Charlie, the set had cost me slightly more than that! But well, what can you do when PAD hits you hard.... |
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